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Mississippi Department of Health CIO Kane Tomlin is leading a digital transformation to revolutionise healthcare delivery and improve health outcomes
Kane Tomlin , CIO , MSDH
Mississippi Department of Health CIO Kane Tomlin is leading a digital transformation to revolutionise healthcare delivery and improve health outcomes

In the heart of the American South , the Mississippi Department of Health ( MSDH ) is embarking on an ambitious journey of digital transformation . A state which has historically ranked among the lowest in the US for health outcomes , Mississippi faces several challenges , compounded by economic disparities and a healthcare infrastructure that , while improving , still faces significant constraints .

However , under the leadership of Chief Information Officer Kane Tomlin , the agency is reimagining its approach to technology , with a focus on breaking down data silos , enhancing citizen-centric services and leveraging emerging technologies to improve public health outcomes .
Assuming the role of CIO just three months ago after serving as the agency ’ s Chief Information Security Officer , Kane brings a unique perspective
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