Dr. Kun-Ju Lin, deputy chief of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou’s information security committee, is set to unveil the strategies that have propelled their institution to become a blueprint for national health system digital maturity at the upcoming HIMSS25 Asia-Pacific (APAC) Conference in July.
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, has garnered global recognition for achieving back-to-back Stage 7 validations for several HIMSS digital maturity models, including the Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model, Digital Imaging Adoption Model, and Infrastructure Adoption Model.
In a conversation with Healthcare IT News, Dr. Lin shared insights into his journey in digital health, the hospital’s guiding philosophy, and some exciting AI projects in the pipeline. Despite being a radiologist by profession, Dr. Lin’s passion for engineering and computer programming has driven him to develop lightweight AI tools and digital prototypes to enhance clinical workflows and decision-making.
Driven by the belief that technology should serve people in healthcare, Dr. Lin emphasized the importance of building systems that alleviate the burden on medical staff, enhance care efficiency, and empower patients. He highlighted the need for clinician-led digital transformation that addresses specific pain points within specialties, ensuring practical and useful solutions are implemented.
At Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, a private institution with budgetary constraints, a culture of commitment, creativity, and empowerment has fostered rapid innovation and digital transformation. The hospital’s founder instilled a value system focused on excellence, inspiring a culture of problem-solving and collaboration across departments.
Looking ahead, Dr. Lin discussed the hospital’s involvement in Taiwan’s National Smart Hospital Initiative, aiming to support digital upgrades in regional healthcare facilities, establish a secure AI ecosystem for clinical use, and create a seamless digital care pathway for patients. Leveraging their experience in HIMSS digital maturity assessments, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital is exploring the potential of their enterprise data fabric to drive knowledge-driven AI applications and contribute to the national healthcare ecosystem.
Attendees at the HIMSS25 APAC Conference can expect Dr. Lin’s keynote to offer practical insights on selecting AI and digital tools that deliver value, leading transformation under constraints, and engaging clinicians while ensuring governance and sustainability. The focus will be on executing digital transformation effectively, with a focus on impact and empathy.
Join Dr. Kun-Ju Lin and other healthcare leaders at HIMSS25 APAC on 16-18 July to gain valuable insights into digital transformation in the healthcare sector. Register now to be part of the discussions shaping the future of healthcare technology.
