Lauren Hess is a board-certified pediatric hospitalist and clinical informaticist with over 10 years of experience in informatics and leadership at Texas Children's Hospital. She is a thought leader in the field of pediatric informatics and she is passionate about using technology to improve the care of hospitalized children and women.
In her current role as Associate Chief Medical Information Officer: Data Operations and User Engagement, Dr. Hess is responsible for leading technology within the largest pediatric system in the world. She has helped lead initiatives spanning: 21st century cures Act, Unified Communication, E-rounding, Standardize notes templates, Sepsis quality improvement, and most recently Data Literacy. Her expertise is exemplified by her innovative contributions to healthcare technology, including the development of clinical dashboards, implementation of efficient electronic health record workflows, and pioneering simulation-based training using EHR systems. Dr. Hess is working to develop an organizational strategy for data literacy, and she is actively engaged in building within Epic as a certified Physician builder and is on the national Epic hospitalist steering board.
Dr. Hess is recognized for her research prowess, evidenced by a myriad of peer-reviewed publications and impactful presentations at national and international conferences. Her contributions to improving pediatric sepsis outcomes have earned them awards and accolades, including recognition for her dedication to healthcare excellence.
In addition to her clinical and informatics contributions, Dr. Hess has dedicated her time to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals in her role as Associate Program Director of Baylor College of Medicines Clinical Informatics Fellowship. She has developed and led educational programs for medical students, residents, and fellows, focusing on quality improvement, communication skills, and the efficient use of electronic health records. Dr. Hess maintains her connection to the bedside by acting as a hospitalist in both community and academic centers.
