Mr. Johnston began his career at Cincinnati Children’s in 1989 as a systems analyst. He rose through the ranks to become a senior leader, earning a reputation as an innovative thinker and collaborator. In his current role, he is responsible for all IT operations systemwide. Among his accomplishments, Mr. Johnston co-led the selection, installation and implementation of Epic’s integrated EHR, as well as the design and construction of the health system’s data center, which supports the technology infrastructure at all Cincinnati Children’s locations. In addition, Mr. Johnston helped lead implementation of Cincinnati Children’s telehealth program. Most recently, he co-created the world’s first augmented reality/virtual reality training center housed within a hospital.
