Dr. Fitch, a transformational CMIO with a powerful combination of clinical expertise and deep informatics knowledge, drives strategic initiatives that elevate patient care, optimize provider workflows and unlock the full potential of healthcare IT. He led the growth of the OSF physician builder program from five to 18 physician builders in just two years. This team helps reduce sepsis mortality and has eliminated over 1 million unnecessary clinical alerts. Dr. Fitch has overseen more than 10 major physician adoption programs tied to EHR activations, supporting thousands of clinicians through complex change management. As co-leader of the OSF Ministry generative AI initiative, he established enterprisewide safety measures and educated over 20,000 employees on responsible AI use, helping to deploy AI-powered ambient documentation and pilot next-gen tools. A national thought leader, Dr. Fitch is a frequent speaker and media contributor on the future of AI in healthcare.
