Michelle Churchfield
About Michelle Churchfield
Michelle Churchfield is a Project Manager specializing in Health Information Exchange and Interoperability at CommonSpirit Health. With a background in healthcare IT and extensive experience in project management, she has developed expertise in coordinating health information services and possesses strong technical skills in CDA, Java, and XML Schema.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Michelle Churchfield currently serves as a Project Manager in Health Information Exchange and Interoperability at CommonSpirit Health. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the coordination and delivery of health information exchange products and services. Her role involves managing projects that enhance interoperability within healthcare systems, ensuring that data can be shared effectively across different platforms.
Previous Experience at Harmony Healthcare IT
Before joining CommonSpirit Health, Michelle Churchfield worked as a Project Manager at Harmony Healthcare IT, the makers of HealthData Archiver®, from 2020 to 2021. During her 11-month tenure in South Bend, Indiana, she focused on managing projects related to health data archiving and interoperability solutions, further developing her expertise in healthcare information technology.
Career Background in Healthcare IT
Michelle has a diverse background in healthcare information technology. She began her career at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center as a File Clerk from 2005 to 2014. Following this, she worked at MHIN as an HIE Analyst II from 2014 to 2020, where she gained significant experience in health information exchange processes and analytics.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Churchfield studied at Indiana University South Bend, where she earned a degree in Computer Science from 1999 to 2005. Her educational background supports her strong skills in CDA, Java, and XML Schema, particularly in the context of healthcare information technology. She possesses expertise in coordinating health information exchange and interoperability services.
Business Development Background
In addition to her technical skills, Michelle has a background in business development within the information technology and services industry. This experience complements her project management role, allowing her to effectively bridge the gap between technical implementation and business needs in healthcare settings.