Why ScionHealth isn’t creating a new role for AI

Why ScionHealth isn’t creating a new role for AI
Becker's Health IT; by Naomi Diaz; 4/21/25 
At Louisville, Ky.-based ScionHealth, CIO and Senior Vice President Robecca Quammen told Becker’s that AI governance is being treated as an extension of the CIO role, rather than a justification for creating a new executive position. Robecca Quammen: 

• First and foremost, we’re focused on operational resiliency—especially facing cyber threats, aging infrastructure and the ongoing demands of interoperability. Cybersecurity issues are constant; we mitigate threats almost daily.
• Second, and arguably just as important, is ensuring that our clinical and administrative staff—particularly frontline, patient-facing workers—have what they need to do their jobs. With our diverse geographic footprint, we’re investing in refreshing technology and supporting remote and on-site staff with the tools they need.
• Third, and no surprise here, is AI and intelligent automation. ... In many ways, AI governance is just an extension of what CIOs already do—vetting tech for fit, evaluating security, ensuring HIPAA compliance. But AI adds layers: ethical concerns, bias, hallucinations and the need for broader education. There’s a lot of buzz around “chief AI officers” right now, but at Scion, we’re not carving out a new role.