Annette Barta
About Annette Barta
Annette Barta serves as the Systems Director of Clinical Informatics at Intermountain Health, where she integrates clinical business intelligence to enhance patient and clinician outcomes. With a diverse background in nursing and healthcare consulting, she has held various roles in notable institutions across the United States since the 1980s.
Current Role at Intermountain Health
Annette Barta serves as the Systems Director of Clinical Informatics at Intermountain Health, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she operates in a hybrid capacity from Denver, Colorado. Her responsibilities include incorporating clinical business intelligence and success metrics into daily operations to support both patients and clinicians. Barta's expertise in clinical informatics allows her to effectively bridge the gap between clinical needs and technological solutions.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Prior to her current role, Annette Barta accumulated extensive experience in various healthcare settings. She worked as a Registered Nurse at Northwestern Memorial Hospital from 1984 to 1987 in the Greater Chicago Area. She later served as a Functional Analyst at the University of Nebraska Medical Center from 1990 to 1995. Barta also held positions as a Project Manager at Hennepin County Medical Center from 1996 to 2004 and as a Senior Director at Ingenix (Optum) Consulting from 2006 to 2011, both contributing to her comprehensive understanding of healthcare systems.
Educational Background
Annette Barta earned her Bachelor of Science in Registered Nursing from Saint Mary's College, completing her studies from 1980 to 1984. Additionally, she is Board Certified in Nursing Informatics, which enhances her qualifications in the field of clinical informatics. This educational foundation supports her ability to integrate clinical knowledge with informatics solutions effectively.
Consulting and Management Experience
Barta has significant experience in consulting and management roles within healthcare. She worked as a Manager at Coastal Healthcare Consulting, Inc. from 1997 to 2006 in the Greater Seattle Area. She also operated as an Independent Consultant for a year in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Her consulting experience equips her with the skills to provide executive insight and align client resource needs with associates' skill sets.
Diverse Healthcare Background
Annette Barta possesses a diverse background in both ambulatory and acute care medical centers. Her experience spans small community hospitals to large university settings, allowing her to understand various clinical environments. This breadth of experience aids her in creative problem-solving and addressing clinical needs effectively within her current role.