St. Luke’s Health System has retained Kirby Partners to identify, qualify and present individuals for their Associate CIO Position.
Organization Overview
St. Luke’s Health System is Idaho’s largest, locally-controlled health care system. With six hospitals, more than 100 clinics and 11,000 employees, St. Luke’s is uniquely positioned to deliver the highest level of care across southwest and central Idaho. St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center is the health system’s largest hospital and is home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital, Idaho’s only children’s hospital, and St. Luke’s Mountain States Tumor Institute (MSTI), which has been delivering cutting-edge cancer care since 1969. Together with St. Luke’s Meridian Medical Center, St. Luke’s provides a broad spectrum of services to residents of Boise and the Treasure Valley. St. Luke’s remains committed to providing the highest level of care in the Treasure Valley area. In the next decade, St. Luke’s intends to invest more than $1 billion in new facilities and services.
Associate CIO Position Highlights
The Associate CIO serves as the second-in-command and the chief operating officer of the IT organization, responsible for the design, development, release and maintenance of technology systems and services for all enterprise business functions. This technical, operations-centered senior IT executive role is seen as a trusted partner of the organization in leading IT to become a highly reliable, business-oriented organization. With the associate role focusing on the “run” aspect of IT, this enables the CIO to focus on the “grow” and “transform” aspects of IT, through working with customers, building strong relationships with senior management and key stakeholders, driving innovation and differentiated IT strategy, and improving the business value of IT. In the absence of the CIO, the Associate CIO will serve in the full capacity of the CIO role.
Gundersen Health System has retained Kirby Partners to identify, qualify and present individuals for their Chief Information Officer Position.
Organization Overview
Gundersen Health System is a non-profit, comprehensive integrated healthcare network headquartered in La Crosse, Wis. Gundersen’s more than 7,000 employees serve 19 counties in western Wisconsin, southeastern Minnesota, and northeastern Iowa. Their network includes one of the nation’s largest multi-specialty group medical practices, teaching hospital, regional community clinics and hospitals, behavioral health services, vision centers, pharmacies, and air and ground ambulances. Consistently ranked among the top five percent of hospitals in the United States for clinical quality by independent healthcare ratings organizations, and the first health system in the country to achieve energy independence, Gundersen relentlessly pursues improved health for patients, their families and the communities it serves.
Chief Information Officer Position Highlights
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) will provide vision and leadership for developing and implementing information technology (IT), clinical engineering, telecommunications, and clinical/business data services initiatives that improve cost effectiveness, health care service quality, and business development in a constantly changing, competitive marketplace. Leads the organization in planning and implementing information systems to support both distributed and centralized clinical and business operations and achieve cost beneficial enterprise-wide IT operation. Serves and participates proactively with other members of the senior management team to develop and execute strategic plans to optimize the use of information technology in support of health care and business objectives. Participates in policy and decision making at the health care network level regarding resource allocation and future direction and control of proposed information systems. Guides and directs the development of IT infrastructure risk management, contingency planning, and system performance.
Bronson Healthcare System has retained Kirby Partners to identify, qualify and present individuals for their Director, Analytics Position.
Organization Overview
Bronson is the leading system serving a ten-county region, not only in terms of quality and market share, but also in the hearts and minds of the community. Bronson continues to lead inpatient market share by nearly a two to one margin, with 31.7% of the region’s market share. For the tenth year in a row, Bronson Methodist Hospital has received National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award for the Kalamazoo-Portage area.
Director, Analytics Position Highlights
The Director Analytics – Information Technology is a new position within the Bronson Healthcare System and reports to the Vice President, CMIO. With the ongoing changes in the industry, Bronson Healthcare requires a leader to lead the organization to effectively leverage the power of business intelligence and data to improve care quality and coordination, access, equity, and reimbursement for defined populations. This individual will provide leadership on multiple dimensions – thought strategic planning, system education, staff development and growth, business development, team leadership, and collaborative leadership within Bronson Healthcare.
Temple University Health System has retained Kirby Partners to identify, qualify and present individuals for their Director of Financial and Administrative Applications.
Organization Overview
Temple University Health System (TUHS) is a $1.6 billion academic health system dedicated to providing access to quality patient care and supporting excellence in medical education and research. TUHS is affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Temple University Hospital (TUH), ranked among the “Best Hospitals” in the region by U.S. News & World Report.
Director of Financial and Administrative Applications Position Highlights
The Director of Financial and Administrative Applications is responsible for the implementation and support of all Human Resource, Payroll, Supply Chain, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Nurse Scheduling Systems. Temple utilizes PeopleSoft HRIS, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Supply Chain. Kronos is used for time and attendance. Other applications include HPM, Strata, Altiris, and Cobblestone. The Director of Financial and Administrative Systems reports to the CIO and communicates regularly with Senior Leadership. The Director will manage a staff of 2 managers and 10 technical resources.
Temple University Health System has retained Kirby Partners to identify, qualify and present individuals for their AVP, Clinical Applications Position.
Organization Overview
Temple University Health System (TUHS) is a $1.4 billion academic health system based in Philadelphia, PA, dedicated to providing access to quality patient care and supporting excellence in medical education and research. TUHS has expanded from a single academic medical center in North Philadelphia to a comprehensive health care system that seeks to be both the top health system in the region and the employer of choice in Philadelphia.
AVP, Clinical Applications Position Highlights
The Vice President of Clinical Applications will oversee the implementation of Epic as well as maintain the legacy applications. The organization is presently running TDS. Additional projects include the implementation of Softlab and a new PACS and RIS system. Being an academic organization, managing key relationships with different departments and the School of Medicine are critical to success in this position. The School of Medicine has their own IT department and Temple University Physicians, Fox Chase Medical Group and Temple Physicians Inc. run Epic ambulatory. This Vice President will need to coordinate with the Ambulatory Director.
The Penn State Hershey Medical Center has retained Kirby Partners to identify, qualify and present individuals for their Chief Research Informatics Officer Position.
Organization Overview
Founded in 1963 through a gift from The Milton S. Hershey Foundation, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is one of the leading teaching and research hospitals in the country. Penn State College of Medicine boasts more than 200 graduate students and 590 medical students. With over 175,000 square feet of research space, the college supports scientific investigation in the basic, clinical and translational sciences. Penn State Hershey Health System is comprised of four hospitals and six institutes.
Chief Research Informatics Officer Position Highlights
The Penn State Hershey Medical Center Chief Research Informatics Officer (CRIO) provides leadership in the design, development and execution of comprehensive information technology solutions in support of the research and education informatics activities at the Penn State Hershey campus. Specifically, the CRIO is responsible for the programmatic development and oversight of activities related to the intersection of clinical research, research informatics and medical education. The CRIO will work directly with researchers and educators to document, analyze, and translate their needs into technical architectures and informatics solutions. This new position highlights the increasingly critical role research informatics plays in Penn State Hershey’s expanding innovative research enterprise.
Texas Children’s Hospital has retained Kirby Partners to identify, qualify and present individuals for their Chief Technology Officer Position.
Organization Overview
Texas Children’s Hospital, a not-for-profit health care organization, is committed to creating a healthier future for children and women throughout the global community by leading in patient care, education and research. Consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation, Texas Children’s has garnered widespread recognition for its expertise and breakthroughs in pediatric and women’s health. The organization also created the nation’s first HMO for children, has the largest pediatric primary care network in the country and a global health program that’s channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine.
Chief Technology Officer Position Highlights
The Chief Technology Officer is responsible for the strategy, management, integration, and implementation of information systems and their respective technologies in support of the clinical, financial, and strategic missions. The CTO positions the organization with appropriate information technology systems to react proactively to healthcare changes. The CTO reports to the Asst. Vice President and CIO. The CTO will oversee four direct reports and a total staff of approximately 75. Direct reports include the Manager of Network Services, Manager of Technical Services, Manager of Enterprise Systems, and the Manager of Computer Operations.
Alameda Alliance for Health has retained Kirby Partners to identify, qualify and present individuals for their Chief Information Officer Position.
Organization Overview
Alameda Alliance for Health (the Alliance) is a public, not-for-profit managed care health plan committed to making high quality health care services accessible and affordable to lower-income residents of Alameda County. Established in January 1996, the Alliance was created by and for Alameda County residents. The Alliance provides health care coverage through their Medi-Cal and Alliance Group Care programs. They offer a wide range of services and free health education programs to members. The provider network includes over 1,700 doctors, 15 hospitals, 29 community health centers, and over 200 pharmacies.
Chief Information Officer Position Highlights
Under general guidance of the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for leadership of the organization’s information technology infrastructure including planning, project management, operations and systems development. This position is responsible for the development of a clear vision, strategic objectives, policies, and action to support the business needs of the organization. Responsibilities include development, implementation, and maintenance of innovative and current systems to support business and data needs, communication, and end users. The CIO is also responsible for staff supervision and management of daily production and operations.
Regional Health has retained Kirby Partners to identify, qualify and present individuals for their Chief Medical Information Officer Position.
Organization Overview
Regional Health is a five-hospital system in the Black Hills area of South Dakota. Regional Health provides healthcare services to the 360,000 people who live in the region, as well as thousands of visitors each year. The flagship hospital, Rapid City Regional Hospital, is the region’s leading medical center offering a broad scope of services.
Chief Medical Information Officer Position Highlights
The Regional Health CMIO will lead the development and implementation of automated support for clinicians and clinical analysts through researching, recommending, and facilitating major and advanced clinical information system initiatives. In this role, the CMIO will provide reviews of medical informatics experiences and approaches, develop technical and application implementation strategies, manage implementation of advanced clinical information systems, assist in the development of strategic plans for clinical information systems, and provide project management for co-development relationships with the vendor community.
Sutter Health has retained Kirby Partners to identify, qualify and present individuals for their Chief Technology Officer Position.
Organization Overview
Sutter Health is one of the nation’s leading not-for-profit organizations with 48,000 physicians, employees and volunteers caring for patients in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Sutter Health supports more than two dozen locally run acute care hospitals as well as physician organizations; medical research facilities; region-wide home health, hospice and occupational health networks; and long-term care centers. The Sutter Medical Network includes many of California’s top performing, highest quality physician organizations, as measured annually by the Integrated Healthcare Organization. Sutter-affiliated hospitals are regional leaders in cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
Chief Technology Officer Position Highlights
The primary function of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is to lead all Technical Services for Sutter Health. The CTO will have responsibility for network, data, servers, platforms, mid-range systems, architecture, service and the technical components and configuration of their large Epic system – the largest single-instance Epic deployment in the world. The CTO will manage a large team of approximately 325 technicians, developers and analysts.
