Lori Richter
About Lori Richter
Lori Richter serves as the System Director of Health IT Regulatory Oversight at CommonSpirit Health, where she collaborates with various departments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. She holds an Associate's Degree in Health Information Management and a Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership, and has extensive experience in health information compliance roles.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Lori Richter currently serves as the System Director of Health IT Regulatory Oversight at CommonSpirit Health, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for implementing alternative controls and developing mitigating strategies to ensure compliance with Health Information Technology regulations. Richter leads compliance initiatives that focus on digital, consumer-facing, and innovation projects within the organization's IT landscape. She collaborates closely with various departments, including Clinical Leadership, Informatics, and Cybersecurity, to address compliance issues proactively.
Education and Expertise
Lori Richter has a solid educational background in health information management and organizational leadership. She earned her Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management from Central Community College in Hastings, Nebraska, from 1997 to 1999. Following this, she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care Administration/Management at Bellevue University from 1999 to 2001. Richter further advanced her education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Bellevue University, studying from 2001 to 2003.
Background
Before her current role at CommonSpirit Health, Lori Richter worked as the System Director of Electronic Health Records Compliance from 2013 to 2020. Prior to that, she served as the Regional Privacy Officer at Catholic Health Initiatives from 2011 to 2013 in the Lincoln, Nebraska area. Her experience spans various aspects of health information management and compliance, contributing to her expertise in regulatory oversight within health IT.
Achievements
Lori Richter plays a key role in supporting compliance with CommonSpirit Health's Corporate Responsibility Program. Her proactive approach to identifying potential compliance issues within the Information and Technology landscape has been instrumental in enhancing the organization's regulatory oversight. Through her leadership, she has contributed to the development of compliance initiatives that align with the evolving digital health landscape.