This leader acts as the front door for innovation. They are responsible for identifying high-value clinical and operational friction points and vetting solutions—whether built internally or sourced externally—to ensure they are worth the system's investment. They can say “no” to 90% of ideas so the best 10% can thrive. This leader is a cynical optimist and believes technology can fix healthcare but needs to see the data first.

Sourcing & Needs Discovery: 

Strategic Diligence: