Independent Physician Consultant/ Interim Cmio
CurrentFounded a consulting firm specializing in physician informatics and CMIO services, contributing to the development of standardized electronic health records (EHR) centered around high-quality, effective, and safe patient care.● Achieved a 20% decrease in OR first case starts (FCS) delays and a 35% improvement in OR turnover time (TOT) by implementing dashboard performance reporting and standard work protocols.● Elevated healthcare system utilization through the implementation of a network-wide surgical case triage policy.● Led a collaborative effort with IT and medical teams to migrate from an older EMR to new system, achieving 100% buy-in and resulting in improved patient care, reduced confusion, minimized redundancy, and enhanced record accessibility.● Devised and executed a strategic transition plan, prioritizing departmental needs and challenges, ensuring optimal sequencing, and fostering successful EMR adoption.● Initiated a Patient Portal Literacy Project in 2017, organizing a community-focused initiative to enhance patient portal literacy: Advised trainers to use portable laptops for in-home, nursing home, and community center training, resulting in ~200 more patients using the portal and facilitating improved doctor-patient communication.