As associate CIO and associate vice president of IT for United Health Services, Ms. Hines oversees critical IT functions, including strategic planning, network infrastructure, data management, cybersecurity and technical support. Collaborating with executive leadership, she develops IT strategies that align with organizational goals and ensures system reliability, security and efficiency. Ms. Hines excels in team leadership, mentoring IT staff and fostering innovation while managing relationships with external vendors. Her achievements include leading the system’s 2020 conversion to Epic EHR, consolidating departmental budgeting into IT and spearheading the pursuit of Epic Gold Star status, which is currently at eight stars. Additionally, she is actively involved in multiple senior leadership committees, driving continuous improvement and technological advancements within the organization.
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Becker's Recognition
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2024 Winner

Executives
Rising Stars: Healthcare Leaders Under 40
The next generation of healthcare leaders prioritizes access to care, cost reduction and patient experience. These motivated, ambitious and forward-thinking individuals are perfectly positioned to impact the future of healthcare. Becker’s is thrilled to honor these rising stars in healthcare, who are 40 years old or younger and quickly rose within the ranks of their organizations.
