Jeff Gautney on Healthcare IT and Life at Rush
Jeff Gautney, CIO at Rush University System for Health, discusses his career path, leadership style and offers advice to fellow IT professionals
TL;DR
- Jeff Gautney is the CIO of Rush University System for Health, a combined academic medical center and health system.
- He manages IT for three hospitals and academic colleges, overseeing cybersecurity, infrastructure, and electronic health records.
- Gautney's career began in the early 1980s, initially training as a therapist before moving into healthcare IT.
- He previously held positions at EY and Deloitte before joining Rush in 2021.
- Key challenges include balancing the health system's mission with funding constraints and constant cybersecurity threats.
- Gautney's leadership style emphasizes team building and fostering growth.
- He advises IT professionals to prioritize relationships and work-life balance.