Serving as senior vice president and CIO of Jackson Health System, Mr. Garcia oversees enterprise IT strategy, operations, cybersecurity, digital transformation and data governance for one of the nation’s largest public health systems. He leads teams responsible for building workflows, policies and platforms that enable collaboration across clinical, operational and technical domains. With more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, he has driven systemwide modernization efforts spanning clinical, financial and diagnostic technologies. Mr. Garcia is recognized for bridging clinical operations, business needs and technology to improve care delivery and operational performance. His leadership has strengthened cybersecurity, enhanced interoperability and expanded digital capabilities across the organization. Through collaborative partnerships, he positions technology as a catalyst for efficiency, innovation and high-quality patient care.
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