The Dual Perspective of a Rural CMO and CMIO
Wed Feb 04 2026
What happens when a practicing hospitalist becomes both CMO and CMIO? Dr. Devjit Roy shares his journey from COVID frontlines to dual leadership at Nathan Littauer Hospital. As author of Between Heartbeats and Algorithms: Reclaiming What Matters in Healthcare, Dr. Roy makes a powerful case for compassion and presence in an era of metrics and automation. Hear how he keeps clinicians connected to mission, optimizes MEDITECH in a rural setting, and approaches AI as a flashlight rather than a steering wheel. From digital health equity to physician voices in technology decisions, this conversation offers practical wisdom for healthcare leaders navigating the intersection of humanity and technology.
Key topics:
- Dual CMO/CMIO perspective on rural healthcare challenges
- Keeping clinicians engaged during EHR transitions and burnout
- Why physicians must be at the table for AI decisions
- MEDITECH optimization with CereCore partnership
- Workforce shortages and digital health equity in rural settings
- What makes a meaningful IT partnership in resource-constrained environments
Connect with show host Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer of CereCore
Connect with Dr. Devjit Roy, CMO, CMIO, and VP of Medical Affairs at Nathan Littauer Hospital
Did this topic resonate with you? Reach out and start a conversation to learn more.
Need help optimizing your MEDITECH implementation? MEDITECH professional services can help identify gaps and create a roadmap for improvement.
Serving a rural community? Learn how IT advisory services can extend your team's capacity.
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What happens when a practicing hospitalist becomes both CMO and CMIO? Dr. Devjit Roy shares his journey from COVID frontlines to dual leadership at Nathan Littauer Hospital. As author of Between Heartbeats and Algorithms: Reclaiming What Matters in Healthcare, Dr. Roy makes a powerful case for compassion and presence in an era of metrics and automation. Hear how he keeps clinicians connected to mission, optimizes MEDITECH in a rural setting, and approaches AI as a flashlight rather than a steering wheel. From digital health equity to physician voices in technology decisions, this conversation offers practical wisdom for healthcare leaders navigating the intersection of humanity and technology. Key topics: - Dual CMO/CMIO perspective on rural healthcare challenges - Keeping clinicians engaged during EHR transitions and burnout - Why physicians must be at the table for AI decisions - MEDITECH optimization with CereCore partnership - Workforce shortages and digital health equity in rural settings - What makes a meaningful IT partnership in resource-constrained environments Connect with show host Phil Sobol, Chief Commercial Officer of CereCore Connect with Dr. Devjit Roy, CMO, CMIO, and VP of Medical Affairs at Nathan Littauer Hospital Did this topic resonate with you? Reach out and start a conversation to learn more. Need help optimizing your MEDITECH implementation? MEDITECH professional services can help identify gaps and create a roadmap for improvement. Serving a rural community? Learn how IT advisory services can extend your team's capacity.