Rich Temple
About Rich Temple
Rich Temple serves as the Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Deborah Heart and Lung Center, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in healthcare IT, having held various leadership roles and contributed to national discussions on healthcare transformations.
Work at Deborah Heart and Lung Center
Rich Temple has served as the Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Deborah Heart and Lung Center since 2015. In this role, he oversees the information technology strategies and initiatives that support the center's mission in providing quality healthcare. His leadership focuses on integrating technology to enhance patient care and operational efficiency within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Rich Temple holds an MBA in Marketing from the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business. He also earned a BA in Political Science from the University of Rochester. His educational background supports his expertise in healthcare IT, particularly in clinical transformation, systems integration, and compliance with regulations such as HIPAA and the Affordable Care Act.
Professional Background
Rich Temple has a diverse professional background in healthcare IT. He worked at HighPoint Solutions as Vice President of Provider Systems for five months in 2014. Prior to that, he was the National Practice Director at Beacon Partners (now KPMG) from 2010 to 2014. His earlier experience includes nine years at McKesson Provider Technologies as Executive Director, Systems and Technology Solutions, and eight years at Health Management Systems as Project Manager.
Leadership in HIMSS
From 2006 to 2014, Rich Temple was actively involved with the New Jersey Chapter of HIMSS, serving as a Board Member and Past President for eight years. His leadership in this organization reflects his commitment to advancing healthcare information technology and fostering collaboration among professionals in the field.
Publications and Presentations
Rich Temple has contributed to leading industry journals, publishing articles that focus on healthcare transformations and technology. He is recognized as a thought leader in healthcare IT and has presented at national conferences, sharing his insights and expertise with peers in the industry.