Live from HIMSS, Former Department of Veterans Affairs CIO James Gfrerer discusses the importance of bridging business perspectives with tech-minded federal leadership. He reflects on his time in the role, some surprises he uncovered along the way and the importance of partnerships in technology modernization.
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Live from HIMSS: Former VA CIO Jim Gfrerer Reflects on Public Service, Essential Partnerships for Driving Innovation
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Many challenges in any tech modernization initiative is grappling with the business perspective.
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James Gfrerer Former CIO VA
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