Industry Veteran Joins LateralCare as CPO, Aims to ‘Reintroduce Humanity into Healthcare’

Niobis Queiro, who has more than three decades of experience, will guide Southlake-based LateralCare's product vision and strategy, the healthcare technology company said.

Healthcare industry veteran Niobis Queiro has been named the new chief product officer at LateralCare, a Southlake-based healthcare technology company.

Queiro, who has more than three decades of experience in healthcare strategy, innovation, and operations, will guide LateralCare’s product vision and strategy, the company said.

“Nio’s exceptional track record in healthcare innovation and product development is exactly what we need to lead LateralCare into its next phase of growth,” LateralCare CEO Scott Smith said in a statement. “Her passion for leveraging technology to improve healthcare outcomes aligns perfectly with our mission to enhance efficiency and productivity for healthcare organizations.”

Queiro’s career includes executive roles across leading healthcare organizations. Among them: Nashville General Hospital, Tufts Medicine, Hennepin Healthcare, Hartford HealthCare, Deloitte Consulting, and Cerner Corp.

Her background in revenue cycle, finance, and technology has enabled Quiero to help healthcare organizations evolve their digital and hyper-automation ecosystems using strategic transformational models, LateralCare said.

‘Reintroducing humanity into healthcare’

The company said that, throughout her career, Queiro has driven transformative results, including enhancing patient experiences, optimizing business operations, and achieving substantial financial improvements.

She also has led the development and implementation of strategic initiatives and established innovative care models, LateralCare added.

“I’m honored to join LateralCare at such a pivotal time for the company and the healthcare industry,” Queiro said in a statement. “Synergy and collaboration are vital to creating sustainable improvements in healthcare organizations. By fostering teamwork and aligning goals, we can drive meaningful transformation.

“I’m particularly focused on reintroducing humanity into healthcare by delivering technology that elevates team skills, enhances performance, and anticipates the changes necessary for excellence,” she added. “These values, combined with LateralCare’s innovative approach, present an incredible opportunity to make a lasting impact on the healthcare ecosystem.”


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