Jim Kauflin, MBA
About Jim Kauflin, MBA
Jim Kauflin, MBA, serves as the System Vice President of Ancillary Applications, Integration & Architecture at CommonSpirit Health, where he leads the development of integration services and oversees clinical and revenue cycle applications. He has extensive experience in healthcare technology, having held various leadership roles at CommonSpirit Health and Dignity Health, and holds an MBA with a specialization in Healthcare Services.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Jim Kauflin currently holds the position of System Vice President for Ancillary Applications, Integration & Architecture at CommonSpirit Health, a role he has occupied since 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. Previously, he served as System Vice President for Consumer & Clinician Common Capabilities from 2022 to 2023 and as System Vice President for Healthcare Software Engineering from 2020 to 2022. His responsibilities include overseeing a portfolio of clinical and revenue cycle service line applications, managing enterprise data integration service delivery, and leading the development of API and microservice integration services that support clinical operations and digital consumer experience platforms.
Education and Expertise
Jim Kauflin earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a specialization in Healthcare Services from the Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, completing his studies from 2008 to 2015. He also holds a degree in Computer Information Systems from the University of Dayton, which he studied from 1986 to 1992. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both business management and technical expertise, essential for his roles in healthcare technology and application integration.
Background
Jim Kauflin's career spans several key positions in healthcare technology and application integration. He began his professional journey at Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), where he worked for a decade in various roles, including Principal Consultant and Chief Technical Architect. He then transitioned to Perot Systems as a Senior Manager before joining Dignity Health, where he held multiple director-level positions from 2012 to 2019. His extensive experience in enterprise application integration and solution architecture has been pivotal in his subsequent roles at CommonSpirit Health.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jim Kauflin has been responsible for delivering transformational solution architecture and strategic application engineering services. He has managed enterprise data integration service delivery, focusing on national middleware platforms and HL7 application integration services. His leadership in developing product-specific API and custom microservice integration services has significantly supported clinical operations and enhanced digital consumer experiences within healthcare settings.