Phoenix-based Banner Health named John Almasan, PhD, senior vice president and chief artificial intelligence, data and infrastructure officer. Effective June 1, Dr. Almansan will lead the system’s AI and technology efforts to make healthcare simple, faster and more accessible to…
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