Owensboro Health Taps Dr. Burshears as Chief Medical Informatics Innovator
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Owensboro Health has appointed Dr. Bridget Burshears as its new Chief Medical Informatics Officer (CMIO), leveraging her extensive background in clinical leadership and innovation. Previously the NICU Medical Director, Dr. Burshears will continue her part-time work in neonatology while focusing on improving electronic health record systems and optimizing clinical workflows. Her leadership aims to enhance clinician efficiency and patient care through the integration of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence. This transition underscores the critical role of informatics in modern healthcare and the need for effective communication between frontline providers and technology.