Dr. Suarez is CMIO for the University of Miami Health System, where she leads the strategic implementation of health IT to enhance clinical efficiency and patient outcomes. She has spearheaded the integration of advanced EHR systems, optimizing clinical workflows while championing innovations such as telemedicine, mobile health and AI. Through a data-driven approach, she has fostered a culture of analytics-driven decision-making, improving resource allocation and patient care. Actively mentoring residents and students, she ensures the next generation of clinicians is proficient in health IT and data utilization. As president of the medical staff and an associate professor of medicine, Dr. Suarez plays a critical role in aligning health IT initiatives with institutional goals and fostering collaboration across stakeholders. Her dual board certification in clinical informatics and internal medicine allows her to meld technology and patient care with both expertise and empathy.
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Becker's Recognition
Maritza M. Suarez, MDhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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