Chief Information Officer / Chief Medical Information Officer for TidalHealth, Inc.

Senior healthcare IT executive with over 20 years of experience developing solutions to drive growth as well as profitability in challenging and competitive markets. Recognized for promoting effective governance and positive change that improved operational efficiency, revenue, and cost savings. Decisive decision-maker that is entrepreneurial, solutions-focused, and results-oriented with a proven track record of success in large IT initiatives. Actively practicing physician with sophisticated understanding of hospital and ambulatory workflows, infrastructure development, and healthcare data management. Recognized as a national thought leader on healthcare IT topics, a frequent contributor to multiple media outlets, an AMIA informatics course instructor, and member of the KLAS Emerging Solutions Advisory Board.

Significant Epic experience since 2008 with deep knowledge of the clinical applications including Cerner to Epic conversion experience. Physician builder with projects that improve provider efficiency. Lead informatics and analytics around HCC, alerts, MyChart utilization, order set development, and provider optimization. Developed the AI governance for our health system and lead the strategic discussions around AI.