Episode 21: What Hospitals Really Want from Their Vendors

In this episode of CarePoints, Bill Mundt, Deputy CIO of University Health in San Antonio, shares what makes healthcare IT partnerships succeed. He emphasizes that trust, transparency, and responsiveness are essential to building lasting relationships with hospitals. Cybersecurity remains a top concern, as leaders balance innovation with the risks of ransomware and other threats. Mundt stresses that vendors must provide not only technology but also expertise and accountability. At the core of every partnership is patient care, and the best vendors never lose sight of that mission. 

 

This Episode’s Guest

Bill Mundt 

Bill Mundt is the Deputy Chief Information Officer at University Health in San Antonio, where he leads strategic initiatives that align technology with the mission of advancing patient care. With more than 37 years of IT leadership experience across both military and civilian operations, he has deep expertise in healthcare IT, enterprise infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Known for his crisis management skills and pragmatic problem-solving approach, Bill has overseen the implementation of complex technology solutions that improve organizational efficiency and clinical outcomes. He is recognized for fostering strong vendor partnerships built on trust, transparency, and long-term reliability. At the core of his leadership philosophy is a commitment to ensuring that every technical decision supports the clinicians, staff, and patients who depend on University Health. 

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