Tom Leary, Ma, Cae, Fhimss
About Tom Leary, Ma, Cae, Fhimss
Tom Leary is the Vice President of Government Relations at HIMSS, with extensive experience in federal healthcare policy and regulation development.
Company
Tom Leary currently serves as Vice President, Government Relations at HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society). HIMSS is a global advisor and thought leader supporting the transformation of the health ecosystem through information and technology.
Title
Tom Leary holds the position of Vice President, Government Relations at HIMSS. In this role, he plays a critical part in ensuring that the organization's positions are effectively communicated to and considered by federal agencies.
Education and Expertise
Tom Leary has pursued extensive education to build his expertise. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History/Political Science from Rutgers University (1988-1992) and a Master of Arts in Legislative Affairs from The George Washington University (1994-1998). Additionally, he earned a Certificate in Executive Leadership from Georgetown University (2007-2008). He has also completed an academic internship at The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, working for Rep. Les Aspin. Leary is certified as a Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS) and is a Fellow of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (FHIMSS).
Background
Tom Leary has a rich background in both the public and private sectors. Prior to his current role, he was the Senior Director, Federal Affairs at HIMSS from 2003 to 2013. Leary also worked at SAIC in the TRICARE Division from 2001 to 2003. From 1997 to 2001, he served as Special Assistant at the Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs and simultaneously at the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. His career began with roles at the United States Department of Defense as Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs (1993-1996) and as a Legislative Assistant at the U.S. House of Representatives (1992-1993).
Achievements
In his role at HIMSS, Tom Leary has been instrumental in shaping strategic initiatives to influence healthcare policy at the federal level. He collaborates closely with HIMSS members and partners to enhance the organization's impact on health policy. Leary's extensive experience in federal healthcare policy and regulation development has established HIMSS as a trusted advisor to Congress on matters related to health IT and policy.