We're less than a week away from the start of the Cerner Health Conference 2017, and Kansas City will soon host thousands of professionals looking for health IT insights. Of Cerner's 26,000 associates across the globe, here are nine individuals you should be following on Twitter.
Zane Burke - @zanemburke
President
Zane Burke's insights on Twitter stem from more than two decades of health care IT (HIT) experience. He's served as the president of Cerner since 2012, but his involvement in the HIT industry doesn't end there: Burke is also a member of College of Healthcare Information Management Executives, he is a board member at the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and he sits on the board of directors at Truman Medical Center.
A friendly reminder that zip code is a more effective predictor of health than genetic code. We need to continue uncovering these insights. https://t.co/1iQBBKrnzA
- Zane Burke (@zanemburke) August 28, 2017
See him at CHC:
Wednesday General Session - Wednesday, Oct. 11, 8:30 a.m.
More from Zane Burke:
The Road to Interoperability: More Than Technology
John Gresham - @John_Gresham
Vice President, DeviceWorks & Interoperability
As one of Cerner's leading interoperability experts, John Gresham is a passionate authority on the Internet of Things, which includes how both device connectivity and groundbreaking workflow solutions can advance patient care. From mobile technology to wearables, Gresham's feed offers an exciting look into the future of health care.
Interop needs to extend beyond the EHR to connected devices and other contributors of data about the person #IOT #Interop https://t.co/eg2FeonIYK
- John Gresham (@John_Gresham) September 6, 2017
See him at CHC:
Code Learning Lab Kick-off - Tuesday, Oct. 10, 10:20 a.m.
Facilitating Care Team Coordination and Communication Across the Care Continuum - Tuesday, Oct. 10, 12:30 p.m.
More from John Gresham:
How IoT and AI are Changing the Business of Health Care
Dick Flanigan - @dickflaniganKS
Senior Vice President, ITWorks
Since 1994, Dick Flanigan's business acumen has expanded Cerner's footprint and helped to deliver Cerner solutions to providers across the globe. As the head of Cerner ITWorksSM, his leadership helps these same providers achieve their clinical and financial goals.
Can't wait to welcome clients and associates to #KansasCity for the highlight of our year #CHC17. Let's improve health and care together! https://t.co/2MYzWcrfj8
- Dick Flanigan (@dickflaniganKS) September 28, 2017
See him at CHC:
Five Essential Principles of Alignment for Health Care Organizations - Wednesday, Oct. 11, 12:30 p.m.
More from Dick Flanigan:
5 Essential Principles of Alignment for Health Care Organizations
Meg Marshall - @MegMarshallHIT
Senior Director & Government Strategist
Meg Marshall has been at Cerner since 1995. If her veteran status wasn't reason enough to give her a follow, the knowledge gleaned from her Twitter feed are: Marshall provides valuable insights into the current political climate and the ongoing efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, and she is one of the industry's leading voices in HIT policy.
Love how @Intermountain leverages @Cerner EHR to reduce #opioid Rx by 40% by 2018 https://t.co/iJd34LSKj4 via @HealthITNews
- Meg Marshall (@MegMarshallHIT) August 26, 2017
More from Meg Marshall:
As the Graham-Cassidy Bill Falls, Innovation Remains Core to Health Care Reform
Dr. Bharat Sutariya - @bsutariya
Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, Population Health
As a Cerner executive and a part-time emergency physician at Olathe Medical Center, Dr. Bharat Sutariya provides a unique perspective throughout his feed. In 2010, he was integral in the development of the St. John Sepsis Surveillance Agent and continues to use the platform to raise awareness for the disease.
Glad to collaborate with @BobAmland @Cerner to advance the science of early detection of sepsis. Ton more to be done! https://t.co/3NR2UU2xa5
- Bharat Sutariya (@bsutariya) March 23, 2017
More from Bharat Sutariya:
Saving Lives Through Sepsis Surveillance
Kashif Rathore - @k_rathore
Vice President, Interoperability
Kashif Rathore is closely tied with the CommonWell Health Alliance and its mission to achieve interoperability in health care. He has been integral in continuing Cerner's vision of creating industry-wide access to patient health information.
#interoperability is necessary as the industry shifts toward value-based care.See my blog on @Cerner.com, https://t.co/9wmVukLxVM @HIEwatch
- Kashif Rathore (@k_rathore) August 22, 2017
More from Kashif Rathore:
Why Interoperability for Health Care Means More than a Number
Dr. Jigar Patel - @JSPatelMD
Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Jigar Patel's feed is closely aligned with his involvement with the periodical Cerner Physician Community call series, which brings leading voices from the health care industry to discuss some of the most important issues that physicians face today.
#CPCCallSeries @Cerner @johnglaser SMART on FHIR will open HealtheIntent Platform to 10,000 apps in the future? That is a ton of Innovation.
- Jigar S Patel, MD (@JSPatelMD) March 16, 2017
See him at CHC:
CPC-Clinical Informatics Fellowship Collaboration - Sunday, Oct. 8, 1:30 p.m.
More from Jigar Patel:
Putting Physicians at the Center of Technology
Melissa Hendricks - @mkhendricks
Vice President, Marketing Strategy
On Twitter, Melissa Hendricks provides an interesting mix of health IT insights and brand marketing resources, stressing the importance of empathy and understanding in both marketing and health care environments.
As marketers in health care, we can pave the way in understanding #patientexperience.https://t.co/cZ9qP6oAEB
- Melissa Hendricks (@mkhendricks) September 20, 2017
More from Melissa Hendricks:
Why We Need to Personalize Health Care Marketing
Mitchell Clark - @MitchC_HIT
Senior Vice President, CommunityWorks
Mitchell Clark heads up Cerner CommunityWorks, which identifies opportunities to increase value and improve patient outcomes in geographically isolated health systems. He is passionate about rural health and empowering communities through continued care.
Had an unforgettable week at @ruralhealth conferences. @Cerner is proud to sponsor #NRHA2017 and to support innovation in #ruralhealth.
- Mitchell Clark (@MitchC_HIT) September 29, 2017
Cerner Health Conference (CHC) is Cerner's annual, industry-leading health care event, taking place this year from Oct. 9 - 12 at the Kansas City Convention Center. To learn more or to register for the conference and sign up for education sessions, visit the CHC website.