Lisa S. Stump: Leading Digital Transformation at Mount Sinai Health System
Imagine being entrusted with the responsibility of all information technology at a leading health system in the United States. From optimizing electronic health record systems to pioneering the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, the role of a Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO) is both challenging and rewarding.
Lisa S. Stump, the newly-appointed CDIO at Mount Sinai Health System in New York City, assumed her position in November 2024. With a background in healthcare leadership spanning over 30 years, Stump brings a wealth of experience to her role. As the Dean for Information Technology at Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine, she is tasked with driving digital innovation and transformation across the organization.
Mount Sinai has a longstanding reputation for excellence in digital and artificial intelligence technologies. Stump’s mandate is to build on this foundation and leverage technology and data assets to enhance patient care, improve clinical outcomes, and streamline operational efficiencies. She emphasizes the importance of being data-driven and using insights to drive meaningful change within the organization.
In addition to her focus on digital innovation, Stump aims to consolidate IT services and enhance customer engagement. By aligning technology and data strategies with Mount Sinai’s overarching goals, she hopes to create a seamless experience for patients, employees, researchers, and students.
Stump’s clinical background as a pharmacist and her tenure at a prestigious academic institution have equipped her to bridge the gap between clinical, educational, and research missions. She is keen on training the clinical workforce of the future and supporting the development of new treatments and care models unique to academic medicine.
One of Stump’s key priorities is to bolster Mount Sinai’s digital strategy by enhancing IT infrastructure, applications, and data governance. She recognizes the critical role of secure and reliable technology in delivering exceptional care to patients and enabling clinicians to perform at their best.
As she navigates her new role, Stump remains focused on surfacing business insights from the wealth of data available at Mount Sinai. By prioritizing enterprise data governance, optimizing the application ecosystem, and integrating emerging technologies like ambient voice tech and wearables, she aims to drive efficiency, accuracy, and value creation within the health system.
In the fast-evolving landscape of healthcare technology, Lisa S. Stump stands out as a visionary leader committed to driving digital transformation at Mount Sinai Health System. Stay tuned for part two of our interview, where we will delve into her goals for enhancing collaboration between providers and researchers and leveraging new technologies to drive growth and innovation.
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