Becker’s Healthcare Digital Health + Health IT Joshua Wilda, MPA, Associate Vice President for Information Systems and Chief Information Digital Officer at University of Iowa Health Care
Dec 3, 2025
Joshua Wilda, MPA, is the Associate Vice President for Information Systems and Chief Information Digital Officer at University of Iowa Health Care, with a robust background in healthcare IT. He talks about his vision for enhancing patient experience and expanding telehealth, especially for rural communities. Wilda emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity and leveraging AI to boost organizational efficiency. He also shares insights on forming community partnerships to improve care accessibility and using technology to integrate research and education directly into patient care.
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Career Path Built For Integrated Care
- Joshua Wilda described his 20-year healthcare IT journey from Epic implementer to leading digital at University of Iowa Health Care.
- He uses that experience to connect patients, providers, and technology across academic and community settings.
Patient Experience Beyond The Hospital
- Patient experience and connecting patients when they're not onsite is a top priority for University of Iowa Health Care.
- Joshua sees rural and Midwestern communities as tech-savvy and ripe for telehealth expansion.
Bring Research Directly To Bedside
- He emphasizes integrating healthcare, research, and education so discoveries reach the bedside faster.
- Joshua believes better coalescence across the tripartite mission improves patient care and innovation velocity.