Leader to Leader: Combating An Aggressive Cyber Climate through Strategy




Cybersecurity technologies and strategies are evolving due to the changing threat landscape, where threats are becoming smarter and damaging. In today’s connected health environment, cybersecurity is no longer an option or afterthought whereas it is a critical strategic asset that is being addressed by every organization. During this illuminating CHIME Foundation Leader to Leader episode, CHIME President and CEO, Russ Branzell, is joined by Carter Groome, Chief Executive Officer at First Health Advisory and their newly appointed Chief Strategy Officer, and George “Buddy” Hickman. Together, these digital health leaders discussed cybersecurity concerns, the cost of cyber security protection, and the importance of stakeholder engagement.  Tune in as they further explore the timeliness topic of governance and the role of a digital health executive in addressing it.




Carter Groome, CFCHE, CHISL


CEO, First Health Advisory




George “Buddy” Hickman, LCHIME, FCHIME, CHCIO


Chief Strategy Officer, First Health Advisory