Mr. Hennessee serves as vice president and CIO of St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System, overseeing all aspects of IT for a two-hospital, 714-bed regional health system with a large employed physician group. He leads the selection and implementation of technology solutions that support operational excellence and the organization’s mission to treat illness and promote wellness for all people. Under his leadership, the system has advanced a “one patient, one record” strategy, bringing more than 100 physicians onto a single integrated EHR across ambulatory, acute, emergency and oncology settings. He also guided implementation of an integrated oncology solution connecting the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion with infusion and radiation sites. Mr. Hennessee’s work aligns technology with health equity and community wellness initiatives across a diverse regional footprint. A College of Healthcare Information Management Executives-certified healthcare CIO, he also serves as the system’s CISO, reinforcing secure, patient-centered digital care delivery.
