Joseph Hales
About Joseph Hales
Joseph Hales serves as the Chief Information Officer for Children's Health at Intermountain Healthcare, where he has held the position since 2019. He is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Utah, contributing to the field of medical informatics since 2003.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Joseph Hales currently serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Children’s Health at Intermountain Healthcare, a position he has held since October 1, 2019. In this role, he has overall responsibility for the effective delivery of IT services within pediatric health services. He reports directly to both the CIO of Intermountain and the CEO and VP for Children’s Health. Prior to this, he worked as Director of Information Systems at Primary Children's Hospital from 2003 to 2019, and briefly as Business Relationship Area Director in 2019.
Education and Expertise
Joseph Hales holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Brigham Young University, which he completed from 1980 to 1987. He furthered his education at the University of Utah, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Informatics from 1987 to 1991. His academic background supports his expertise in biomedical informatics and information systems within healthcare.
Background
Joseph Hales began his career in academia as an Assistant Research Professor at Duke University from 1991 to 1999. He then transitioned to the University of Missouri, serving as an Assistant Professor from 1999 to 2002. In 2003, he joined Intermountain Healthcare, where he has held various roles, contributing to the integration of information technology in pediatric healthcare.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Joseph Hales has accumulated extensive experience in healthcare IT. His tenure at Intermountain Healthcare includes significant leadership roles, particularly in pediatric health services. His previous positions have provided him with a strong foundation in both academic and practical applications of medical informatics, enhancing his contributions to the field.