Nayan D. Patel, CHCIO, FHIMSS
Healthcare CIO & Strategic Advisor | Framing Vision. Shifting Gears. Uncorking Value.
About
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY to drive CLINICAL and FINANCIAL performance.
As a Healthcare IT Executive and former CIO, I bridge the gap between complex hospital operations and high-level business strategy. My career has been defined by a single focus: transforming IT from a cost center into a strategic engine for revenue growth, risk mitigation, and patient care excellence.
With leadership experience across diverse environments, from massive integrated delivery systems like Baylor Scott & White and Baptist Health to agility-focused community settings like Upson Regional Medical Center, I bring a "battle-tested" perspective to digital transformation and executive communication.
𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬: I specialize in aligning IT roadmaps with Private Equity and Board expectations, ensuring technology investments yield tangible EBITDA improvements.
𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Deep expertise in Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), Risk Adjustment, and Enterprise Platforms (ERP/CRM/HCM) to streamline workflows and capture lost revenue.
𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐀𝐈: I cut through the hype of AI (from Gemini to ChatGPT) to implement practical, high-value use cases that empower clinicians and executives.
𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲: I believe that culture eats strategy for breakfast. As the author of the "The Glass is Full (TGIF)" newsletter, I am passionate about mentoring the next generation of digital leaders and communicating complex technical concepts with clarity and optimism.
LET'S CONNECT:
• CIO / CDO / GM Opportunities
• Private Equity Advisory & Due Diligence
• Healthcare Digital Transformation Strategy
Nayan D. Patel, CHCIO, FHIMSS, CDH-E
214.233.5578 | nayan.patel@avisadvisors.com
Experience
SVP, Transformation & Digital Health
Neteera
Jan 2026 – Present(4 mos)
Strategic Advisor
ScaleHealth
Apr 2025 – Present(1 yr 1 mo)
Advisory Board Member
Frost & Sullivan
Feb 2026 – Present(3 mos)
Advisory Board Member
XeneX SOC
Jan 2026 – Present(4 mos)
Executive Advisor, Transformation & Digital Health | Fractional CIO
Avis Advisors LLC
Sep 2018 – Present(7 yrs 8 mos)
US Heart & Vascular (PE-backed) - Strategy Executive
Avis Advisors LLC
May 2023 – Nov 2023(7 mos)
Senior Vice President, Transformation & Technology
FinThrive
Apr 2025 – Jan 2026(10 mos)
Interim Chief Information Officer / Chief Information Security Officer
Upson Regional Medical Center
Dec 2023 – Mar 2025(1 yr 4 mos)
CHIME University Faculty
CHIME
2021 – Feb 2025(4 yrs 2 mos)
Healthcare Strategy Executive
Neudesic · Dallas, Texas
2021 – 2023(2 yrs)
Board Member, Hospital IT Advisory
Medtronic
2016 – 2023(7 yrs)
Sr. Director, Information Services
Baptist Health · Jacksonville, Florida
2018 – 2021(3 yrs)
Interim CIO
Valley Baptist Health System · Harlingen, Texas
2017 – 2018(1 yr)
CIO | Director, Information Services
The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano · Plano, Texas
2011 – 2017(6 yrs)
Corporate Manager, IT Governance and Operations
Baylor Health Care System
2005 – 2011(6 yrs)
Sr. IT Manager, Telecom Operations
ADEA SOLUTIONS
2003 – 2005(2 yrs)
ASP Business Manager, IVR Enterprise Solutions
Intervoice
2001 – 2002(1 yr)
Divisional Manager
NVIDIA (acquired 3dfx Interactive)
1998 – 2001(3 yrs)
Account Manager / Electrical Engineer
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS
1992 – 1998(6 yrs)
Education
SMU Cox School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management
May 1997
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Master of Science - MS, Electrical & Computer Engineering
May 1992
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical & Computer Engineering
May 1990
Expertise
Specialties