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ArticleLearning health systems2026

Embedding Systems Engineering Leadership in Learning Health Systems: The Case for a Chief Systems Engineer in Every Hospital.

Md Doulotuzzaman Xames

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Article in Learning health systems, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Md Doulotuzzaman XamesGrado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Virginia Tech Blacksburg Virginia USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8755-5778

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

As healthcare systems transition toward Learning Health Systems (LHS), the need for executive-level leadership in systems thinking becomes urgent. This commentary advocates for the institutionalization of a Chief Systems Engineer (CSE) role in hospitals to embed systems engineering (SE) principles within leadership structures, navigate complexity, integrate technology with clinical workflows, and drive continuous organizational learning. Drawing on lessons from high-reliability industries and existing healthcare initiatives, this commentary argues that establishing dedicated SE leadership is essential for achieving both horizontal and vertical integration across clinical, operational, and strategic domains. It outlines the responsibilities of the CSE, aligns them with LHS goals, and offers recommendations for sustained and scalable implementation across healthcare organizations.

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chief systems engineerhealthcare leadershiplearning health systemsorganizational learningsystems engineering

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PMID41550539
PMCPMC12805880

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