CMIOs: Speaking Multiple Languages to Deliver Innovation

Pediatric healthcare is shaped by systems that are often invisible to patients and families, yet deeply influential in how care is delivered. In this episode of A Dose of Optimism, Omkar Kulkarni is joined by three leaders working at the intersection of pediatrics, informatics, and digital transformation.Rod Tarrago, CMIO Pediatrics at Amazon Web Services, and Troy McGuire, CHIO at CHLA, share how informatics and data-driven design can reduce friction in pediatric care. Together, they discuss interoperability, clinician workflows, and the importance of building systems that support care teams without adding unnecessary burden.Shaun Miller, CHIO at Cedars-Sinai, brings a health system perspective on clinical decision support, physician wellness, and the responsible use of digital tools. He explains how thoughtful technology implementation can improve efficiency while keeping clinicians focused on patient care.This conversation highlights how careful system design, collaboration, and practical innovation can make pediatric healthcare more connected, more humane, and more sustainable for the people delivering and receiving care.Episode Resources:TEFCA - Trusted Exchange Framework and Common AgreementCDEC - California Data Exchange CenterRHIO - Regional Health Information OrganizationLANES - Los Angeles Network for Enhanced ServicesK Health: 24/7 Access to High-Quality MedicineCedars-Sinai Connect - 24/7 world-class care without the waitRPM - Remote Patient Monitoring - example 1  example 2Connect with Rod Tarrago:Amazon Web Services (AWS) WebsiteAmazon Web Services (AWS) LinkedInAmazon Web Services (AWS) InstagramRod Tarrago LinkedInConnect with Troy McGuire:Troy McGuire LinkedInChildren's Hospital L.A. Troy McGuireConnect with Shaun Miller:Cedars-Sinai WebsiteCedars-Sinai LinkedInCedars-Sinai InstagramShaun Miller LinkedInConnect with us:KidsX WebsiteKidsX LinkedInChildren's Hospital L.A. WebsiteChildren's Hospital L.A. InstagramChildren's Hospital L.A. LinkedIn