Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Dr. Tinu Tadese, Vice President and Enterprise Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Boston Medical Center
Aug 5, 2025
Dr. Tinu Tadese, Vice President and Enterprise Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Boston Medical Center, dives into the intricate world of healthcare informatics. She examines the challenges of integrating new hospitals and EHR systems while emphasizing the importance of a cohesive culture. Tinu advocates for investing in people over technology and highlights the need for strong mentorship to foster future leaders in informatics. The conversation also touches on balancing technological advancements, like AI, with the essential human element in patient care.
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Integration Challenges and Opportunities
- Integrating new hospitals demands balancing maintaining unique cultures with operational unification.
- Expanding EHR infrastructure supports consistent patient care during organizational growth.
Hospital Integration Experience
- Boston Medical Center recently onboarded two new hospitals, Boston Medical South and Boston Medical Center Brighton.
- This expansion involves integrating complex health system components including health plans and community centers.
People Over Technology Insight
- Effective health IT requires understanding diverse patient needs and clinical workflows.
- Quality and equity in healthcare come from the right people executing solutions, not just from the technology itself.