Kayce Degenhardt, MSML, CHCIO, CDHE, RTR

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DISC Type : ci

VP, Clinical Applications at Inova Health

United States

Overview

Kayce Degenhardt is the Vice President of Clinical Applications at Inova Health, recognized as one of Modern Healthcares 2026 "40 under 40". A Certified Healthcare CIO, she focuses on leveraging AI and technology to improve clinical systems, streamline operations, and enhance the patient and clinician experience.

Interesting fact: Kayce is a 2025 Bold Awards winner, receiving the "Frontline Trailblazer Award" for her work in transforming frontline care.

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Value Driven

Assertive

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.  They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

AI in Healthcare
Frequently speaks on panels about scaling GenAI, integrating AI into clinical systems, and using automation to reduce clinician burden and improve efficiency.
Clinician Experience
Focuses on maximizing EHR efficiency and redesigning systems with user-centered design to support her team's well-being and reduce administrative tasks.
Patient-Centered Access
Advocates for seamless integration of tools like self-scheduling and telehealth, believing that simple, intuitive access strengthens patient trust and improves outcomes.

Media Appearances

Kayce Degenhardt, Vice President of Clinical Applications at Inova Health System - Becker's Hospital Review. Featured in Becker's Hospital Review

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Work History

3-2024
VP, Clinical Applications at Inova Health
1-2023 - 3-2024
Healthcare IT Executive Advisor at Inova Health
2-2022 - 12-2023
Healthcare Implementation Consultant at Boston Medical Center (BMC)
2021 - 2022
Director, Compliance Analytics & Monitoring at University of Miami Health System
2020 - 3-2024
Independent Consultant at Independent Consultant

Education

Master's degree MSML from WGU Tennessee
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc from Western Governors University

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Insights For Selling To Kayce

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value
  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence
  • Focus on immediate action-items rather than the larger goals

DONT's

  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kayce is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important to them, relationships will have some weightage.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kayce

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kayce move?

  • They like to be detailed and take their time to arrive at decisions.
  • Can Kayce take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and are less likely to take risks.

You And Kayce

Personality Compatibility


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