Friday, March 21, 2025
By Leigh Williams, VP & CIO, Augusta Health
Welcome to the Augusta Health CIO Blog, a space dedicated to sharing our journey in digital transformation, innovation, and human-centered technology. As we continue to advance our IT strategy, I want this blog to serve as a transparent and engaging way to highlight the work we’re doing—and, more importantly, why it matters.
Why Digital Transformation? Why Now?
Healthcare technology is evolving faster than ever, and at Augusta Health, we are committed to ensuring that our systems empower—not burden—our clinicians, staff, and patients. This means taking a strategic and intentional approach to every initiative, whether it’s implementing our new MEDITECH Expanse EHR, optimizing workflow efficiencies, or leveraging AI and automation to reduce administrative burden.
For digital transformation to be successful, it must be more than just technology upgrades—it must be about improving the daily professional experience of every Augusta Health team member. Our focus is on trusted, human-centered solutions that make clinical and operational workflows more efficient while maintaining the highest standards of compliance, security, and patient care.
What to Expect from This Blog
Moving forward, I’ll be sharing insights on:
This is an exciting period of growth for Augusta Health, and I look forward to sharing our progress as we continue to strengthen our technology foundation and align it with patient-centered care. I invite you to engage, ask questions, and provide feedback—this blog is not just about IT, but about how we can collectively enhance the way we work and deliver care.
Let’s get to work! 🚀
Leigh Williams, MHIIM, FHIMSS, CHCIO
Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Augusta Health
Reader interactions
4 Replies to “Inaugural CIO Blog Post: The Future of Digital Transformation at Augusta Health”
Leigh, thank you for sharing. I’m so excited to hear these exciting updates from you!
Thank you, Lauren. Grateful for this forum to share more in depth about what we’re up to in digital transformation. Looking forward to posting more soon.
Looking forward to these updates! Very much appreciate the inclusiveness and transparency!
Thank you, Nick! Let me know if you’re getting enough detail. Appreciate your feedback.