Join Tony Black, Global Director for Healthcare Privacy and Digital Transformation at Kyndryl Inc, as he explores the intersection of technology, privacy, and leadership in the healthcare industry. With his vast experience and roles in multiple boards, including Hyns, The Open Group, and NESBY, Tony discusses the critical elements of AI in healthcare, data management, and the essential balance of people, processes, and technology.
Summary
In this insightful video interview, Tony Black discusses the challenges and opportunities within the healthcare sector and he emphasizes the significance of advanced technology such as AI and robotics, and their application in medical settings. Tony highlights the importance of data privacy and management, addressing the lifecycle of data from collection to disposal, and underscores the vulnerabilities of healthcare organizations to cyber threats. Additionally, he outlines his contributions to the industry through various leadership roles, advocating for best practices, business models, and standards in healthcare. His commitment extends to volunteering in community health and safety, reflecting his dedication to both gl obal and local health advancements. Through his discussion, Tony illustrates how combining technology with skilled, trained professionals can profoundly impact patient care and data security in healthcare.
About Tony Black
Tony Black, is a recognized leader in the field of Healthcare IT and Privacy, is a global director for the Kyndryl Cloud Practice with over 20 years of information technology and software expertise. He has been a featured speaker at HIMSS (Healthcare Information Management Systems Society), where he is a Fellow and holds multiple board and committee positions including Professional Development Chair, Professional Certification Board, and the Cybersecurity and Privacy Committee, and is a Healthcare Advisor at NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers). He is also an active member of The Open Group Healthcare Forum, Security Forum, Digital Practitioners Work Group, TOGAF, and IT4IT forums. Tony is also the Chair of the Open Professions board which oversees the certification process for several technology professions such as Technical Specialists, Architects, and Data Science. He is a member of the Open Group Board of Directors, where he helps to provide vision and growth for the organisation while maintaining 7 Open Group certifications. Before Kyndryl, Tony was at IBM, where he was a member of the IBM Academy of Technology, the IBM Industry Academy, and a Sr. Inventor. At Kyndryl, Tony is the global leader of the Healthcare Guild and the Global Profession leader of the Technical Specialist profession. Finally, Tony is a Fellow of Information Privacy at IAPP (International Association of Privacy) and a Fellow of the Academy of Healthcare Management at AHIP (American Health Insurance Plans).
About Kyndryl Inc.
Kyndryl is the world’s largest provider of IT infrastructure services serving thousands of enterprise customers in more than 60 countries. As a focused, independent company, we’re building on our foundation of excellence by bringing in the right partners, investing in our business, and working side-by-side with our customers to unlock their potential. Visit: https://www.kyndryl.com/us/en
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