Dr. O’Mahony serves as senior vice president and CMIO at RWJBarnabas Health, leading IT integration and development for the largest academic health system in the state. Overseeing the transition to a unified Epic EHR across 14 hospitals and 9,000 physicians, he has spearheaded advancements in clinical decision support and population health. His leadership in implementing Epic’s AI cognitive computing early warning system for patient deterioration has contributed to an estimated 500 lives saved since April 2023, achieving a 17% overall mortality reduction. In response to the national IV fluid shortage, Dr. O’Mahony and his team established data-driven procedures through Epic, reducing product usage by 40% systemwide while minimizing care disruptions. His dual expertise in medicine and technology has been instrumental in optimizing clinical operations, driving high-reliability initiatives and strengthening enterprisewide IT governance. A fellow of the American College of Physicians, he also holds leadership roles on multiple executive committees and innovation boards.
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CNIOs and CMIOs to Know
The physicians and nurses serving as chief medical officers and chief nursing officers are tasked with identifying new technologies, strategizing how best to integrate them into their organizations, and implementing them appropriately. Their work leads to more efficient healthcare delivery and ultimately improves the patient and provider experience.
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