Redefining Healthcare Leadership & Innovation with Dr. Zafar Chaudry of Seattle Children’s

5/4/2025

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

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In this episode, Dr. Zafar Chaudry, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital, AI, and Information Officer at Seattle Children’s, joins Laura Dyrda to share how his team is leveraging AI to transform pediatric care. He also reflects on evolving leadership roles in health IT, the importance of stakeholder engagement, and what it takes to drive meaningful change in a rapidly shifting healthcare landscape.

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