Healthcare Think Tank

Strong commitment to quality care for patients across the healthcare continuum. Telemedicine provides the framework to make this possible. Data analytics is essential to assure accurate tracking of outcomes. I believe in the disruptive change provided by the continuously evolving technology is essential to population health management. We must insist on the development of both software and hardware agnostic products to achieve the safe delivery of health care. Specialties: neuro and critical care. Respiratory care. Cardiology

Purna Prasad is a recognized leader, researcher, and innovator with three decades of experience in the field of clinical information technology and biomedical engineering. He is the chief technology officer and vice president for information technology at Northwell Health, New York's largest healthcare system. Prasad has a career-long record of accomplishment spanning information technology, clinical technology, and biomedical program development, infrastructure/architecture planning, solution engineering, and enterprise-wide integration. He has consistently demonstrated repeated success delivering innovative, ground-breaking clinical information technology systems, solutions, and infrastructure models to enable dramatic expansion of clinical services, biomedical capabilities, and patient service capacity. He has directed best-practice projects and enterprise change management efforts to ensure continuity of mission-critical clinical systems serving the highest caliber of patient diagnostic, monitoring, and therapeutic support. He consistently collaborates with executive and clinical leadership teams to align all technology initiatives with short- and long-range business and needs, clinical demands, and regulatory compliance requirements. He serves as an end-to-end liaison to all business units, forging outstanding stakeholder relations, building cross-functional consensus, and facilitating technology adoption. Prasad's pioneering work in clinical information technology research resulted in the first networked physiological monitoring system for acute care, distant patient care using telemedicine, computerized brain monitoring system, sleeping brain monitoring and diagnosis, and application of robotics in medicine. He successfully established the first information technology innovation center at Northwell Health in New York. This innovation center is a sandbox for the 66,000-strong Northwell clinicians, scientists, and staff to think differently. The center produced the first 3-D printed prototype of an artificial limb that enabled a wounded veteran to swim again. The center excels in using commoditized technology to empower patients to care for themselves and successfully tested the first unmanned air drone delivery of an emergency first aid pack. Prasad holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, a master's degree in biomedical engineering, and a Ph.D. in information technology.

Innovative, results-oriented IT Executive with proven ability to direct successful healthcare transformations through the judicious use of technology. Special expertise in consulting, executive leadership, and engaging people at all levels of an organization in areas such as clinical transformation, systems integration, business intelligence, and strategic planning with an awareness of the latest changes in the rapidly-evolving healthcare landscape. A recognized thought leader who has presented at national conferences and has published articles in leading industry journals.

Jordan Tannenbaum, MD, MBA, MPH, PgC Healthcare Informatics is Vice President/Chief Information Officer and Chief Medical Officer and a CHIME Certified Healthcare Chief Information Officer (CHCIO). Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen, is the parent company of Saint Peter’s University Hospital, a 478-bed acute-care teaching hospital and acute care children’s hospital; Saint Peter’s Physician Associates, a network of primary and specialty care physicians; Saint Peter’s Foundation, the fundraising arm of the healthcare system; and Saint Peter’s Health & Management Services Corporation, which focuses on the wide group of the system’s non-hospital related healthcare services, including the CARES Surgicenter. Saint Peter’s University Hospital, received its sixth consecutive designation as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in 2020, is a state-designated children’s hospital and a regional perinatal center, and is a regional specialist in diabetes, gastroenterology, head and neck surgery, oncology, orthopedics, and women’s services. The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital provides families with access to a full range of pediatric specialties, including a nationally recognized Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, pediatric surgery and orthopedic surgery featuring innovative anterior scoliosis correction.

Cheri Glass, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is vice president of Employee Experience for Baptist Health a full-spectrum health system, which employs more than 23,000 people in Kentucky and surrounding states. Previously, Glass served as vice president of Human Resources for Baptist Health Medical Group, which encompasses the system’s employed providers; Baptist Health Home Care; and Baptist Health Community Care, the system’s value based care arm. Glass has more than 25 years of HR leadership and experience in Louisville, most recently as vice president of Talent Acquisition, Human Resources & Benefits for Signature Healthcare. She also has served as assistant vice president of Employee Benefits for BB&T Insurance Services; as the market practice leader, chief human resources and administrative officer for Fetter Printing Company; and as director of human resources for AAA of Kentucky. Glass holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration/personnel administration and industrial relations from the University of Louisville. She and her husband have been married for 36 years have two children and are currently planning for the marriage of their daughter. Living in Kentucky Cheri and her husband Doug also breed and race thoroughbred horses.

Jim is the Chief Technology Officer of HCSC (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas). HCSC is the country’s largest customer-owned health insurer with nearly 17 million* members across our five states with 20,000 employees in 60 plus offices. As a technology strategist and advisor to senior business executives, Jim has a remarkable ability to understand the latest technology trends/disruptions and their potential impact on business. This unique blend of skills allows Jim to function as a technology thought leader with a proven ability to transform strategy into operations. He has a track record of using technology to better enable business process and create new opportunities. Whether a small team of strategists, a large change program of 100+ developers, or a global organization of 1300 consultants, Jim has become known as a strong leader that gets results.

Dr. McGinn is the Executive Vice President for the Physician Enterprise at the CommonSpirit Health System. Previously served in a similar capacity at Northwell Health. Experienced Executive and Academic Leader managing complex organizations with clinical, educational, and research components. Currently leading physician enterprise for CommonSpirit Health, representing more than 5,800 employed providers, 1,100 ambulatory care sites, and 21 Value-Based Organizations across the nation. Skilled in Health care Management, Academics, Clinical Research, Medical Education, and Hospital Administration. Residency Internal Medicine Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Executive Masters Columbia University.

Experienced Administrator with a demonstrated history of health care experience in both for profit and not for profit hospitals and large organizations. Strong skill set in budgeting, strategic planning, process improvement and operational management. Master's of Health Administration from University of Scranton.

Christopher LaCoe, vice president of virtual health for Penn State Health, led the growth and development of telehealth at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He develops the strategy and direction of virtual care offerings across the health system, in close coordination with system leaders, physicians, and operational and technical teams. LaCoe has served in various roles within Penn State Health over the past 32 years. Most recently, he served as vice president of operations at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, where he was responsible for telehealth, in addition to other service lines. LaCoe oversaw the launch and growth of the Penn State Health OnDemand app for virtual care and, during the pandemic, guided the adaptation of telehealth technology and training to offer virtual care experiences across the health system

Experienced healthcare executive with strengths in physician engagement, healthcare innovation, and value-based care. MBA and MS in Healthcare Management from Cornell University. I completed my Medical Degree at Boston University, and residency in internal medicine at UCLA. I have over a decade of experience working as an internist with a focus on improving clinical, educational, and research efforts in perioperative care. I have held academic appointments at UCLA, Mount Sinai, Columbia University, and Cornell. At New York-Presbyterian’s Columbia University campus I served as the Director of Medicine Consultation & Perioperative Services. I was subsequently recruited to Hospital for Special Surgery and served as the Medical Chief of the Spine Service for 7 years. In 2020 I moved to Wisconsin to work as Regional Vice President of Medical Affairs at Marshfield Clinic Health System. I also served as Hospital Medicine Service Line Director for the nine hospitals within this organization, and co-chaired the system’s Health Equity Steering Committee. Most recently I transitioned to Ascension to work as the Wisconsin market Chief Medical Officer. Past and current areas of focus include: • Health Equity Initiatives • Health System Strategy Formulation • Risk-Modeling • Early Recovery After Surgery Pathways • Perioperative Management • Value-Based Assessments in Surgical Care • Physician Engagement & Well-Being • Clinical Operations Management

Dr. Michael Cratty is a Chief Medical Officer for a health system and is dedicated to safe, high quality, cost optimized, value based patient care. He is recognized as a leader in Hospital Medicine with 20 years of clinical experience. Dr. Cratty completed a residency Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the Penn State University College of Medicine. He also completed an M.D. and PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology at West Virginia University. He is skilled in data analysis and research. He presently focuses on an evidence-based disease specific, multi-disciplinary approach to patient care across the care continuum through a clinically integrated network. He has an interest in health care innovation with early experience developing medical emergency teams, Hospital Medicine, telemedicine and more recently the advanced care model in the home.

Jennifer’s clients rely on her forward-thinking, innovative approaches to physician practice issues, ambulatory operations, process redesign, and medical group–hospital integration. For 20 years, Jennifer has worked closely with leaders of physician practices, hospitals, and health systems to help their organizations respond to challenges in the healthcare industry and position them for long-term success. Her practice concentrates on the organizational, strategic, operational, and financial alignment between large multispecialty group practices and affiliated health systems to achieve care delivery integration. Jennifer has served as an interim executive at a 2,000-physician management services organization, leading large-scale operational/IT changes across employed physician groups. Jennifer leads our Consumer Engagement and Patient Access practice area, enabling digital front door technologies at multiple health systems, including AdventHealth, Prisma Health, and University of Washington. She is a frequent industry speaker and publisher. Recent publications and speeches include: • Changing the Channel: Strategies for Expanding Patient Access”, hfm • Big Box Stores to Amazon: What the Changing Market Means for Ambulatory Strategy, Becker’s Hospital Review

Robert J. Rosati, PhD is Chair of the Connected Health Institute & Vice President of Research and Quality at the Visiting Nurse Association Health Group (VNAHG) in Holmdel, New Jersey. Dr. Rosati is responsible for implementing and evaluating new technology initiatives at VNAHG. He is also responsible for quality improvement, analysis, reporting of clinical outcomes and conducting research related to home and community-based care. Dr. Rosati’s healthcare experience has been in varied research, quality management, education and administrative roles. He is also Adjunct Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Rosati is Associate Editor of the Journal for Healthcare Quality.

Experienced Vice President Of Technology and Provost with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Educational Technology, Adult Education, Academic Advising, Grant Writing, and Higher Education Leadership. Unique strength is my ability to integrate technology and higher education. Primary Strengths: --Organization Building: I have created a college from scratch; two institutes; traditional degree programs; online degree programs; a mobile app; and a company to deploy the app. --High Technology Proficiency: Fluent and versed in most contemporary technologies, with a focus in EdTech; previous experience includes the development of a mobile app; director of two technology-based institutes; and clear understanding of the theories and values that drive technologies. --Expertise in Learning: 35 years working in both Higher Education and EdTech; served in roles at all levels of diverse learning organizations; have worked with multiple learning modalities. --Intellectual Ability: Current work is focusing on technologically supported curriculum development and deep learning and virtual reality in learning.

Maxine L. Legall, MBA, MSW, CPXP, has served as Chief of Diversity and Inclusion at the Jewish Board. Previously she was the Director of Patient Experience & Cultural Transformation at Mount Sinai Morningside. Maxine earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Hofstra University, where her concentration was Health Service Management. She earned a Master of Science from Columbia University School of Social Work, where she focused on Advanced Generalist Practice and Programming. At the State University of New York, Maxine graduated cum laude, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a minor in Sociology and Black Studies. Maxine has a passion for working with others, staff engagement, enhancing the patient experience, diversity and inclusion, leadership and overall organization development. She believes anything is possible when there is teamwork, engagement and strong leadership!

With over 30 years of experience in the IT industry, including more than two decades specializing in cybersecurity, I am a seasoned professional known for visionary leadership and comprehensive expertise in safeguarding organizations from evolving cyber threats. Key Highlights: * Cybersecurity Visionary: Throughout my career, I have consistently developed and executed robust cybersecurity strategies that align seamlessly with organizational objectives. I excel at protecting critical assets, data, and systems while proactively identifying and mitigating risks. My specialties encompass advanced threat analysis, cyber risk management, incident response, security architecture design, and regulatory compliance. As a cybersecurity visionary, I have pioneered solutions that fortify organizations against emerging threats. * Agility and Problem-Solving: My career has been marked by my ability to tackle complex challenges with agility and innovation. I leverage my expertise in cybersecurity methodologies, industry best practices, and compliance standards to provide effective solutions. * Mentorship and Leadership: I take pride in guiding and mentoring cybersecurity teams to excel in vulnerability assessment, threat detection, incident response, and recovery. I am deeply committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. * Communication and Work Ethic: My strong work ethic, exceptional interpersonal skills, and adept relationship-building capabilities are complemented by my proficiency in multitasking and effective communication. I thrive on embracing challenging tasks and delivering results. I am passionate about the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity and committed to contributing my expertise to secure and protect businesses in the digital age. Let's connect and explore opportunities to collaborate or share insights in this dynamic industry.

A healthcare executive with progressive military and civilian leadership experience, 12 years at the C-suite level, including COO Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital and now as COO Fisher-Titus Health an integrated system with acute care, post acure care, employed physicians group and EMS ambulance company. Matt is able to adapt in ambiguous and shifting strategic environments, and achieve goals with constrained resources. Passionate about helping people and creating an environment where caregivers thrive to provide the highest quality care to patients. Quality and safety are the highest priorities. Understand, apply, and teach the business of healthcare, working to improve efficiency and effectiveness through a shared understanding of organization goals, objectives, and interconnectivity. A proven track record of resolving complex issues and achieving results that exceed expectations through effective physician relations, business acumen, training, teaching, and team building.

Experienced healthcare executive with strengths in physician engagement, healthcare innovation, and value-based care. MBA and MS in Healthcare Management from Cornell University. I completed my Medical Degree at Boston University, and residency in internal medicine at UCLA. I have over a decade of experience working as an internist with a focus on improving clinical, educational, and research efforts in perioperative care. I have held academic appointments at UCLA, Mount Sinai, Columbia University, and Cornell. At New York-Presbyterian’s Columbia University campus I served as the Director of Medicine Consultation & Perioperative Services. I was subsequently recruited to Hospital for Special Surgery and served as the Medical Chief of the Spine Service for 7 years. In 2020 I moved to Wisconsin to work as Regional Vice President of Medical Affairs at Marshfield Clinic Health System. I also served as Hospital Medicine Service Line Director for the nine hospitals within this organization, and co-chaired the system’s Health Equity Steering Committee. Most recently I transitioned to Ascension to work as the Wisconsin market Chief Medical Officer. Past and current areas of focus include: • Health Equity Initiatives • Health System Strategy Formulation • Risk-Modeling • Early Recovery After Surgery Pathways • Perioperative Management • Value-Based Assessments in Surgical Care • Physician Engagement & Well-Being • Clinical Operations Management

Purna Prasad is a recognized leader, researcher, and innovator with three decades of experience in the field of clinical information technology and biomedical engineering. He is the CTO & Co-Founder of Sterling Universal Group that is the Ai & RPA research arm for multiple acute care providers in NAM. Previously Dr Prasad was the chief technology officer and vice president for information technology at Northwell Health, New York's largest healthcare system. Prasad has a career-long record of accomplishment spanning information technology, clinical technology, and biomedical program development, infrastructure/architecture planning, solution engineering, and enterprise-wide integration. Dr. Prasad's pioneering work in clinical information technology research resulted in the first networked physiological monitoring system for acute care, distant patient care using telemedicine, computerized brain monitoring system, sleeping brain monitoring and diagnosis, and application of robotics in medicine. He successfully established the first information technology innovation center at Northwell Health in New York. This innovation center is a sandbox for the 66,000-strong Northwell clinicians, scientists, and staff to think differently. The center produced the first 3-D printed prototype of an artificial limb that enabled a wounded veteran to swim again. The center excels in using commoditized technology to empower patients to care for themselves and successfully tested the first unmanned air drone delivery of an emergency first aid pack. Dr. Prasad holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, a master's degree in biomedical engineering, and a Ph.D. in information technology.