Children's Nebraska names Dr. Ryan M. Cameron executive vice president, chief information and innovation officer
Children's Nebraska has elevated Ryan M. Cameron, Ed.D., CHCIO, CDH-E, to executive vice president and chief information and innovation officer. Cameron will lead the organization's enterprise digital strategy, technology operations and services, cybersecurity, innovation and data and analytics capabilities.
Cameron has more than 25 years of experience driving digital transformation and innovation in healthcare, higher education and technology organizations. He previously served as Children's vice president of technology and innovation, leading enterprise digital strategy, AI and IT governance and initiatives that improved clinical care, operational efficiency and patient experience.
"Dr. Cameron is a passionate advocate for pediatric healthcare innovation with a strong track record of growth and impact at Children's and in other complex environments," said Chanda Chacon, MPH, FACHE, Children's president & CEO. "I am confident in his vision and ability to advance our digital ecosystem and foster a culture of innovation - keeping our patients and team members at the heart of every transformation."
Cameron's work at Children's includes establishing the Mammel Innovation Center, developing new partnerships, expanding the 3D program, designing and rolling out virtual reality and digital therapeutics in behavioral health and wellness and launching "Hey Medicaid," an agentic AI platform designed to automate Medicaid eligibility.
Before joining Children's, Cameron held senior technology and innovation leadership roles at Ivy.ai and Creighton University. He has authored two books, "A.I. - 101" and "Onward, Upward. Sometimes Sideways.: Empathy-Driven School Leadership in the 4th Industrial Revolution." Cameron earned a doctorate in education from the American College of Education and a master's degree in information systems from the University of Phoenix.
"Our community and the team at Children's Nebraska inspire me to support, build and deliver a technological roadmap that's transformative for patients, families, clinicians and the organization," Cameron said. "Children's is well-poised to lead pediatric healthcare's next chapter, and it is an honor to serve and support the organization."
