Jason Bickford
About Jason Bickford
Jason Bickford is the Arizona Chapter President at HIMSS and an EHR Project Coordinator at Divurgent, with a background in healthcare IT and leadership roles at Banner Health and Winchester Hospital.
Current Title
Jason Bickford serves as the Arizona Chapter President at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). He is also working as the EHR Project Coordinator at Divurgent. His roles focus on leading and coordinating healthcare IT projects, emphasizing process improvements and creating collaborative partnerships.
Professional Experience at Divurgent
Since 2017, Jason Bickford has worked at Divurgent as an EHR Project Coordinator based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. His responsibilities include managing electronic health records projects, with a focus on integrating IT, business, and clinical aspects to deliver innovative healthcare solutions. His role involves ensuring project alignment with strategic objectives to enhance patient outcomes and reduce operational costs.
Leadership at HIMSS
Jason Bickford holds the position of Arizona Chapter President at HIMSS. Previously, from 2015 to 2016, he was the Director of Education and Professional Development at the same organization. During his tenure, he spearheaded educational initiatives and professional development programs aimed at advancing healthcare information technology. His efforts were recognized in 2015 with the HIMSS Founders Leadership Award.
Experience at Banner Health
Jason Bickford's career at Banner Health spanned from 2006 to 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. He first served as a Cerner IT Systems Engineer Consultant for 4 years and later became the Director of Health Information Management Systems. During his time, he focused on integrating IT systems to enhance health information management, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and driving improvements in patient care and operational efficiency.
Early Career at Winchester Hospital
From 1998 to 2005, Jason Bickford was the IT Operations and Support Desk Manager at Winchester Hospital in Massachusetts. In this role, he managed IT support services and operations, ensuring seamless technical support for the hospital staff. His early experience laid a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in healthcare information technology management.