CommonSpirit Health announced this week that it has selected Daniel Barchi as its new chief information officer.
WHY IT IMPORTANT
Barchi, who started November 7, has more than two decades of experience in health information technology and digital transformation in large and complex healthcare systems.
At CommonSpirit, his job will be to deliver “vision and leadership to support growth, operational performance, digital innovation and IT security,” according to the health system’s announcement on hiring you.
Barchi most recently served for seven years as CIO of New York-Presbyterian, where he managed clinical and informational business systems, analytics, information security, and telehealth.
Prior to that, he was CIO at both Yale New Haven Health System and Yale Medical School, where he led initiatives including the implementation of integrated electronic health records across three hospitals and the establishment of a center. network security operations center. He has also served as the CEO of the Carilion Clinic.
Barchi holds a master’s degree in engineering management from Old Dominion University and a bachelor of science degree from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, where he was Brigade Commander and served at sea. He has twice received the Navy Medal of Commendation for Senior Leadership, and has served on the Boards of various corporations.
In his new role, Barchi will report to CommonSpirit CEO Wright Lassiter III.
TREND TO BIGGER WOMAN
CommonSpirit has faced a challenging few months, with its 142-hospital healthcare system experiencing a security incident in early October that forced it to take some IT systems offline, including some EHRs.
The incident, later confirmed as a ransomware attack, disabled the health system for several weeks and is reported to have disrupted medical operations across 21 states. Chicago-based CommonSpirit – the country’s largest Catholic health system and second-largest nonprofit hospital chain – has been forced to scramble to maintain patient care while an investigation is underway. forensics of the attack and work to bring the EHR back online.
Early in his term, Barchi will “engage with internal and external stakeholders [and] supports an ongoing response to the recent cyberattack,” the CommonSpirit announcement said.
ON PROFILE
“The CIO role is integral to our ministry, and adding Daniel to our team will help us further advance our mission in the communities we serve,” Lassiter said. know in a statement. “I have no doubt that his expertise and leadership will help CommonSpirit deliver a more integrated digital experience for our patients, providers and staff.”
“It is a privilege to be part of a mission-oriented organization focused on improving the health of so many people,” says Barchi. “I’m excited about the many opportunities to leverage technology that can increase access to healthcare and support those who are providing that care every day. I look forward to supporting the transition. CommonSpirit’s changes to improve the health and well-being of the community.”
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