Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Joshua Wilda, MPA, Associate Vice President for Information Systems and Chief Information Digital Officer at University of Iowa Health Care
Dec 4, 2025
Join Joshua Wilda, Associate Vice President for Information Systems and Chief Information Digital Officer at University of Iowa Health Care, as he dives into healthcare IT innovation. He shares insights on enhancing patient experience and expanding telehealth in rural areas. Wilda emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity and technology partnerships to drive effective patient care. Discover his vision for AI adoption across various functions, balancing innovation with cost pressures, and fostering collaboration among Iowa's health systems to elevate care quality.
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Career Path From Epic To Academic Medicine
- Joshua Wilda described starting his career as an Epic implementer and then moving into health system IT leadership roles.
- He said those experiences taught him how to connect patients and providers and shaped his leadership approach at University of Iowa Health Care.
Patient Experience As A Strategic Priority
- Patient experience and connecting care when patients are not physically present is a top strategic focus.
- He also emphasized integrating research, education, and clinical care to bring discoveries to the bedside faster.
Cybersecurity Is The Biggest Risk
- Cybersecurity remains the single biggest operational risk as organizations extend services across communities and the cloud.
- He urged preparing resiliency strategies that use cloud selectively to maintain services during high-impact events.