In an era of increasing cyber threats, healthcare organizations are particularly vulnerable due to the sensitivity of patient data and the critical nature of their services. Ardent Health Services, a large health system with over 30 hospitals and 200 care sites across six states, faced this reality head-on when a ransomware attack hit its infrastructure. […]
Q&A with Anika Gardenhire, CDIO, Ardent Health Services: “Innovation Doesn’t Need to Be Flashy.”
“As we understand the things we want to do from a front-end perspective, the backend becomes mission critical,” said Anika Gardenhire of Ardent Health Services. In this interview, she talks about the importance of a solid infrastructure – especially with AI initiatives, her leadership philosophy, and the true goal of innovation.