Qualifications

Over 18 years consulting in developing, implementing, and managing health information systems for improving services, decision-making, research, and surveillance
Over 17 years managing information systems at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Presented at professional meetings and national conferences on health information systems
Published in peer-reviewed journals
Master's degree in social sciences

Accomplishments

Oversaw development of multiple data systems for tracking patients, members, health status, and health quality measures
Created functional and technical specifications for numerous health information systems
Developed Requests for Proposals, evaluated vendor responses and selected systems for government agencies
Supervised technical vendors performing original program coding, quality control of programs, and development of system management standard operating procedures
Wrote user manuals, technical documentation, and data handbooks
Managed databases, cleaned datasets, analyzed data, and wrote statistical reports
Developed successful proposals and grant applications for government contracts
Implemented confidentiality and privacy policies and procedures
Provided SAS^® training sessions
Supervised and trained staff