Hoda Sayed Friel
About Hoda Sayed Friel
Hoda Sayed Friel serves as the Executive Vice President at MEDITECH, where she leads Professional Services and Healthcare Policy, focusing on the use of EHR to tackle complex healthcare challenges. With a background in Clinical Laboratory Science and extensive experience in healthcare IT, she advocates for innovations that enhance safety and quality in healthcare delivery.
Work at MEDITECH
Hoda Sayed Friel serves as the Executive Vice President at MEDITECH, a position she has held since 1986. In this role, she leads the Professional Services and Healthcare Policy divisions, where she provides guidance on the effective use of Electronic Health Records (EHR) to tackle complex healthcare challenges. Her leadership influences the design of clinically sophisticated products and promotes their adoption across the healthcare sector. Friel's work emphasizes the importance of integrating technology into healthcare to enhance safety, quality, and innovation.
Education and Expertise
Hoda Sayed Friel earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, completing her studies from 1975 to 1980. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in medical technology, which she applies in her current role at MEDITECH. Her expertise encompasses EHR implementation, healthcare policy, and the integration of technology in clinical settings.
Background
Prior to her tenure at MEDITECH, Hoda Sayed Friel worked as a Medical Technologist at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, from 1980 to 1996. This 16-year experience in a clinical environment contributed to her understanding of healthcare operations and the importance of effective health information management. Her background in laboratory science informs her approach to healthcare technology and policy.
Achievements
Hoda Sayed Friel has played a significant role in advocating for the widespread adoption of EHRs. She has consulted with national leaders on the development of standards and strategies for EHR adoption. Friel has also participated in workgroups focused on Genomics and EHR integration, app development, and bipartisan committees that guide government regulations related to EHRs. Her involvement in discussions around care coordination, interoperability, precision medicine, and population health highlights her commitment to advancing healthcare practices.