Pat Wise
About Pat Wise
Pat Wise is the Vice President of Healthcare Information Systems at HIMSS, with a background in critical care nursing and extensive experience in the US Army and healthcare information technology.
Title
Pat Wise holds the position of Vice President of Healthcare Information Systems at HIMSS. In this role, Wise is responsible for advancing the organization's objectives concerning healthcare IT solutions and system improvements.
Previous Roles
Before joining HIMSS, Pat Wise was the Executive Director at the Computer-Based Patient Record Institute (CPRI), serving from 1998 to 2002. Additionally, Wise served in the US Army, retiring as a Colonel after a distinguished career spanning from 1971 to 1998.
Education and Expertise
Pat Wise's educational background includes a Master of Science (MS) in Nursing from the University of Maryland Baltimore (1987-1989), a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Villanova University, and completion of a program at the US Army War College (1996-1997) focusing on strategic leadership. This extensive education supports Wise's expertise in critical care nursing and healthcare information systems.
Leadership in Healthcare Technology
Pat Wise leads the Davies Award Program, which acknowledges significant accomplishments in the deployment of health information technology. Wise also serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Meaningful Use and MACRA, contributing to the advancement and meaningful use of healthcare information systems.
Innovation and Development in Healthcare Information Systems
Pat Wise is dedicated to the innovation of healthcare information systems, specifically focusing on usability, privacy, and security. Wise develops content resources and tools aimed at enhancing connected and coordinated care through mobility, thereby improving patient safety and quality of care.