Jim Bilsky, MS, CHCIO, CDH-E

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Vice President Enterprise IT Operations at Baptist Health

United States

Overview

Jim Bilsky is the Vice President of Enterprise IT Operations at Baptist Health, where he has risen through the ranks from a manager role. He focuses on improving clinical outcomes and operational performance by leading strategic technology initiatives. A holder of CHCIO and CDH-E certifications, he is often described as strategic, knowledgeable, and a tireless worker.

Outside of his direct role, Jim is deeply involved in the broader healthcare IT community. He is the outgoing Chair for the Association for Executives in Healthcare Information Technology (AEHIT), where he champions mentorship and collaboration to advance care through technology. He is a frequent panelist and speaker at industry events like ViVE.

He has successfully led initiatives that returned about 17, 000 minutes of time per week back to clinicians for patient care.

Personality Overview

Planner & Achiever

Output-Driven

Consummate Professional

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Healthcare IT Modernization
He speaks on overcoming technical debt, implementing lifecycle plans for infrastructure, and using technology to give time back to clinicians for patient care.
Cloud Strategy
He has led Baptist Health's journey to the cloud, emphasizing partnership, organizational buy-in, and the importance of resiliency for patient care continuity.
IT Team Development
He focuses on change management within his IT teams, emphasizing education, support, and including engineers in defining future roles to ensure smooth transitions to new technologies.

Media Appearances

Jim has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2022
Vice President Enterprise IT Operations at Baptist Health
1-2018 - 4-2022
Sr. Director, Technology Services at Baptist Health
1-2009 - 1-2018
Director, Enterprise Applications at Baptist Health
5-2007 - 2009
Manager, Enterprise Applications at Baptist Health

Education

Master of Science - MS from Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor’s Degree from Southern New Hampshire University

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

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  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

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When Writing An Email

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  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

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    How fast (or slow) will Jim move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Jim take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

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