Barbara Hobbs
About Barbara Hobbs
Barbara Hobbs serves as the Senior Manager of Electronic Health Records, Standards and Interoperability Initiatives at MEDITECH, where she has worked since 1997. With a background in respiratory care and extensive experience in health information technology, she focuses on improving usability in electronic health records systems and oversees federal initiatives related to these records.
Work at Meditech
Barbara Hobbs has been employed at MEDITECH since 1997, currently holding the position of Senior Manager for Electronic Health Records, Standards, and Interoperability Initiatives. Over her 27-year tenure, she has taken on various roles, including Manager of Electronic Health Records from 1997 to 2011 and Supervisor of Physician Implementations from 1999 to 2002. In her current role, she focuses on enhancing usability in electronic health record systems and has overseen federal initiatives related to Electronic Health Records.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining MEDITECH, Barbara Hobbs worked in various healthcare roles. She served as a Respiratory Care Practitioner at Brockton Hospital from 1984 to 1987 and as a Respiratory Therapist at Jordan Hospital from 1985 to 1989. Additionally, she worked at Kaiser Permanente as a Clinical Trials and Medical Assistant from 1992 to 1996. Her experience spans multiple facets of healthcare, contributing to her expertise in electronic health records.
Education and Expertise
Barbara Hobbs has pursued a diverse educational background. She studied Risk Management at Stonehill College for one year in 1988-1989 and earned an Associate in Science in Respiratory Care Therapy from Massasoit Community College from 1984 to 1986. Additionally, she has been studying Computer Science at Contra Costa College since 1990. Her educational journey also includes two years at Wheelock College, where she studied Educational Psychology and Education from 1981 to 1983.
Focus on Electronic Health Records
In her role at MEDITECH, Barbara Hobbs focuses on enhancing the usability of electronic health records systems. She has been responsible for managing projects related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and has played a significant role in overseeing federal initiatives related to electronic health records since 1997. Her work contributes to the improvement of healthcare technology and interoperability.