Becker’s Healthcare Digital Health + Health IT Kerri Webster, Vice President and Chief Analytics Officer at Children's Hospital Colorado
Nov 27, 2025
Kerri Webster, Vice President and Chief Analytics Officer at Children's Hospital Colorado, merges healthcare with technology and data analysis. She discusses how predictive analytics and AI are revolutionizing pediatric care while emphasizing the need for data quality and staff education. Kerri highlights the significance of identifying problems before deploying technology and showcases successes in reducing CLABSI rates without AI. She advocates for a culture of purpose and the empowerment of all staff through data literacy, ultimately driving meaningful innovations in healthcare.
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AI Is Transformative But Demands Caution
- AI is the next major transformative force in healthcare, spanning predictive analytics to large language models.
- Leaders must balance excitement with caution about data quality and governance to avoid flawed outputs.
Use Analytics To Improve Clinical Outcomes
- Use analytics to drive measurable clinical outcomes rather than adopting tech for its own sake.
- Deliver real-time clinician insights to reduce harms like CLABSI and improve patient outcomes.
Anchor Culture Around The 'Why' And Well-Being
- Keep your organization's 'why' front and center to navigate rapid change and prevent fatigue.
- Invest in staff well-being, diversity, and work-life balance to sustain an effective culture.