Mr. Daly leads enterprise technology strategy, information security, healthcare informatics and digital transformation initiatives at Washington Regional Medical System, which serves Northwest Arkansas with a 425-bed medical center, two multi-specialty surgical facilities and over 40 clinic locations. He has successfully delivered large-scale technology transformations including a recent Epic implementation that reduced the organization’s application portfolio by over 40%. Mr. Daly is recognized for establishing IT governance frameworks, portfolio management disciplines, and healthcare informatics capabilities that align technology investments with organizational mission and values. His collaborative leadership approach and focus on business alignment have delivered measurable efficiencies while advancing clinical and operational excellence. He is passionate about service-oriented IT leadership that enables Washington Regional to deliver excellent patient care.
Becker's Recognition
Jim Dalyhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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