Mr. Taveras serves as senior vice president and CIO at Jefferson Health, where he leads enterprise technology and digital strategy during a period of significant growth and transformation, including the integration of Lehigh Valley Health Network following its 2024 acquisition. He has been intentional in positioning IT not as a cost center, but as a value engine that’s focused on making disciplined investments that deliver measurable organizational impact. Central to his approach is a strong governance model that ensures emerging technologies, particularly AI, are evaluated and scaled based on clear value, operational readiness and strategic alignment. Under his leadership, Jefferson developed a multiyear digital roadmap that moves the organization from reactive operations toward operational excellence and ultimately high performance. Dr. Taveras has prioritized workforce efficiency and experience as one of the most tangible returns on digital investment, with ambient AI already reshaping documentation and care team workflows. Initially deployed with physicians in 2025 and now expanding to nursing, these tools are helping reduce administrative burden while supporting care delivery at scale.
