Doug Kunz
About Doug Kunz
Doug Kunz is a Product Manager specializing in Healthcare Data Interoperability at Apixio, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in healthcare IT, product strategy, and user interaction design, with previous roles at companies such as OptumInsight and Stella Technology.
Work at Apixio
Doug Kunz has been serving as the Product Manager for Healthcare Data Interoperability at Apixio since 2021. In this role, he is involved in defining product strategy for data acquisition and interoperability solutions. His responsibilities include collaborating with engineering and design teams to enhance user experiences in healthcare data products. His work focuses on improving the integration of clinical workflows and user interactions within healthcare applications.
Previous Experience in Healthcare IT
Before joining Apixio, Doug Kunz held several key positions in the healthcare IT sector. He worked as the Lead Product Manager for OptumInsight, focusing on Optum HIE Platform Products from 2011 to 2013. He also served as a Senior Product Manager at Stella Technology, Inc. from 2015 to 2019, and as an Application Architect at Medem, Inc. from 2005 to 2009. His earlier roles include positions at PDR Network, LLC, PeopleSoft, Inc., Spear Technologies, and Asera, Inc.
Education and Expertise
Doug Kunz holds multiple degrees in engineering and informatics. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, followed by a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering & Engineering Management from the same institution. Additionally, he completed a Master of Science in Medical Informatics at Northwestern University. He is a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and possesses expertise in healthcare IT standards, clinical workflow integration, and privacy management in healthcare data systems.
Background in Data Modeling
Doug Kunz has a strong background in data modeling and schema design specifically for healthcare applications. His experience includes working with healthcare IT standards such as HL7v2 messaging and Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR). This expertise enables him to contribute effectively to the development of interoperable healthcare data solutions.