In his role as CIO, Mr. Ward is responsible for identifying and implementing technology that supports Anderson Healthcare’s overarching goals. One of his accomplishments was overseeing the implementation of Meditech Expanse EHR across all of the health system’s facilities, thus enabling the organization to reduce costs and improve care. After the EHR was implemented, Mr. Ward introduced a value-based care solution that would improve patient outcomes, support data-driven care, and optimize workflows in order to improve reimbursement, efficiency, patient satisfaction and incentive opportunities. Initial outcomes included several time-saving benefits, such as a 50% reduction in both length and content of office visit documentation for primary care, medical specialties and surgical specialties. Prior to his current role, he served as director of information technology at the system’s flagship hospital.
