About the Company
Founded in 1915, Geisinger Health System serves nearly 3 million residents in almost 50 counties as a not-for-profit, fully integrated health services organization that is dedicated to excellence in care, education, research and service. It is our mission to enhance quality of life through an integrated health service organization based on a balanced program of patient care, education, research and community service.
About the Person
Frank Richards, Chief Information Officer, Geisinger Health System. Frank joined Geisinger in 1977, becoming VP of IT in 1997 and CIO in 2000. When the national discussion turns to quality care, best practices, and early health IT adopters, Geisinger Health System's name comes up frequently. Under Frank’s leadership, Geisinger is known as a leader in the use of technology to improve care and efficiency, starting with the rollout of its electronic health record systems in 1996. Today, it's out front in using analytic tools to study care gaps and patient outcomes. Frank has been recognized for his leadership efforts with accolades including the 2011 InformationWeek Healthcare CIO 25 award.
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