In this month’s episode, we sit down with Mike Mosquito, one of the most influential voices in healthcare IT, a leader whose impact spans Northeast Georgia Health System, HIMSS, The Buzz podcast, and beyond. From Air Force service to executive leadership, he shares the journey that shaped his brand, leadership style, and passion for digital transformation.

We explore his “aha” moment that confirmed healthcare IT was the right fit, the lessons he carried from military service into the boardroom, and how he instills those principles in his team today.

The conversation shifts to a timely and necessary topic: equity and representation in health IT leadership. With the percentage of African American health information leaders declining, he shares candid thoughts on how the industry must evolve to attract and retain diverse talent, and the advice he would give his younger self and the next generation of African American healthcare executives.

This episode is a must-listen for current and aspiring leaders who want to build an authentic personal brand, lead with purpose, and drive meaningful change in healthcare.

In this episode of Visionary Voices, Craig Richardville, a nationally recognized chief digital and information officer, discusses the evolving role of the healthcare CIO. With experience at top health systems like Intermountain, SCL Health, Atrium Health, and ProMedica, Craig shares insights on how CIOs are shifting from traditional IT oversight to driving enterprise-wide digital transformation. The conversation explores how innovation, consumer demands, and workforce evolution redefine healthcare leadership.

In this first episode of Visionary Voices, Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) CIO Chris Paravate and CTO Stuart Samples discuss how NGHS is modernizing its infrastructure by moving to the cloud. This insightful conversation explores how the organization aligned IT strategy with business goals, overcame cloud adoption challenges, and leveraged strategic partnerships to drive operational efficiency, scalability, and resilience. Whether planning your cloud journey or navigating one now, this conversatio offers real-world lessons, executive-level insights, and actionable takeaways to guide your path forward.