Jonathan French, Cphims, Shimss
About Jonathan French, Cphims, Shimss
Jonathan French is the Senior Director of Thought Advisory for Quality and Patient Safety Initiatives at HIMSS, recognized globally for his expertise in leveraging technology to improve healthcare outcomes.
Current Role at HIMSS
Jonathan French serves as the Senior Director of Thought Advisory (Quality and Patient Safety Initiatives) at HIMSS. He has been in this role since 2016, contributing significantly to quality and patient safety initiatives from Arlington, VA. He directs the HIMSS Davies Award program, which has highlighted over 50 exemplary organizations during his tenure.
Previous Roles at HIMSS
Before his current role, Jonathan French held multiple positions at HIMSS. He was the Director of Healthcare Information Systems from 2011 to 2016, and before that, he served as the Manager of Federal Affairs from 2006 to 2011. His roles at HIMSS have spanned functions in various key areas, contributing to the advancement of healthcare information systems and federal affairs.
Early Career and Past Positions
Jonathan French's early career includes working as a Program Instructor at the Closeup Foundation from 2005 to 2006 and as the Coordinator of Visitor Services at Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 2002 to 2003. These roles provided a foundation for his later work in healthcare information and management.
Educational Background
Jonathan French studied History at Emory & Henry College, earning a Bachelor of Arts over a seven-year period from 1996 to 2003. He completed his high school education at Abingdon High School, attending from 1992 to 1996.
HIMSS Davies Award Program Contributions
Jonathan French has made substantial contributions to the HIMSS Davies Award program. He has developed over 100 evidence-based case studies through this program, which serve as replicable model practices for using IT to enable quality improvement. Under his direction, the program has become a model for leveraging technology to drive improvements in healthcare outcomes.