Ms. Palakie is the driving force behind one of the most ambitious IT workforce strategies in healthcare, supporting HCA Healthcare’s massive EHR replacement across over 180 facilities. As assistant vice president at CereCore, she leads over 350 professionals across implementation, staffing and service delivery, streamlining operations while delivering measurable cost savings. Ms. Palakie’s talent for aligning workforce models with enterprise transformation goals has aligned her with C-suite leaders at the company. A mentor to military veterans and a member of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives and American College of Healthcare Executives, she pairs technical leadership with a deep commitment to community.
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Becker's Recognition
Daphne Palakiehas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2025 Winner

