Mr. Nelms had been with Mayo since March 2013. In an email to the Post Bulletin, Mayo spokesman Karl Oestreich said, “We are thankful for the contributions Jim has provided to Mayo Clinic since 2013, including the formal establishment of the Office of Information Security. We wish Jim success in his future endeavors.”
The report does not offer an explanation for Mr. Nelms’ departure.
Prior to joining Mayo Clinic, Mr. Nelms was CISO of The World Bank from May 1998 to March 2013.
Mayo has started searching for a new CISO, according to the report.
More articles on CIOs:
Rethinking enterprise data warehouse strategy — what executives need to know
CHIME: IT leaders now focused on gaining ROI from EHRs
3 recent hospital, health system CIO moves
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
