In his dual role as chief medical and digital officer at UC San Diego Health, Dr. Longhurst provides leadership to the system’s medical staff while ensuring measures are in place to provide the highest standard of care. Prior to his current role, Dr. Longhurst served as the system’s chief information officer and associate chief medical officer for quality and safety.
Christopher Longhurst, MDhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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Healthcare organizations are increasingly hiring chief digital officers to helm their digital transformation endeavors. These leaders are tasked with overseeing technology integration, improving the patient journey, and increasing care access through digital initiatives. In collaboration with their IT and clinical colleagues, chief digital officers are implementing digital tools that allow for streamlined EHRs and workflows organizationwide.
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