NYC Health and Hospitals appoints Divya Pathak as VP

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New York City Health and Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation, appointed Divya Pathak as Vice President and Inaugural Chief of the Data and Artificial Intelligence Office.

Pathak was among 2 key leadership positions announced in an April 24 press release. The other was the appointment of Kenra Ford as Senior Vice President of Clinical Services.

Pathak will lead the advancement of data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital innovation.

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“Today we recognize two leaders who have already built an impressive record within our health system,” NYC Health + Hospitals President and CEO Dr. Mitchell Katz, is quoted saying in the press release. “I look forward to working with them in their new roles to help our system build a stronger future.”

“NYC Health + Hospitals is uniquely positioned because of the diverse population we serve,” said Pathak, adding, “Leveraging advanced analytics and AI here presents a tremendous opportunity to enhance care delivery, improve operational efficiency, and drive better patient outcomes for all New Yorkers, who come from all walks of life. By effectively implementing AI, we can set a powerful example for other public health systems, demonstrating how AI and digital technology can be tailored to meet the needs of such a diverse population.”

According to NYC H&H, as the new system Chief Data and AI Officer, Pathak will lead data and AI organization, guiding a multidisciplinary technical team, enabling cross-departmental collaboration and driving the development and adoption of data-driven insights, AI-powered solutions, and digital tools that drive care quality, enhance operational performance, and improve patient outcomes across the system.

Previously, Pathak served as Chief Data Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals, where she led enterprise data strategy and governance. In her expanded role, she now provides systemwide leadership for AI strategy and initiatives.

NYC H&H said Pathak brings extensive experience and expertise in data, analytics, and AI, acquired through her previous roles at Mayo Clinic and IBM Research.

“With nearly 20 years of experience in research, technology and management, Pathak has a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions for a diverse range of stakeholders, including health systems, academic medical centers, payors, and digital health companies,” the press release said.

“Pathak is a recognized thought leader and subject matter expert in leveraging AI and analytics to address business, clinical, and operational challenges in healthcare,” it added.

Pathak is experienced in collaborating with industry leaders and academic institutions “to drive the adoption of emerging technologies, advancing AI transformation at scale.”

Pathak holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur, India. She earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, and a Master of Business Administration from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest municipal health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually in more than 70 patient care locations across the city’s five boroughs.

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