SYRACUSE, N.Y., May 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- HealtheConnections is pleased to announce that
Elizabeth Amato will be succeeding
Rob Hack as the company's president
and chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2025.
Earlier this year, Rob announced his intent to retire after
nearly 15 years as HealtheConnections' leader and supports
Elizabeth's appointment.
"Elizabeth is the right person to steer HealtheConnections," Rob
said. "She has the requisite skills, experience, and knowledge of
health information exchange that are key to sustain momentum and
deliver value to our communities and stakeholders."
Dr. David Page,
HealtheConnections board of directors' chairperson, echoed Rob's
sentiments on behalf of the Board.
"We are confident in her abilities to provide the leadership
needed going forward," David said.
Elizabeth has been with HealtheConnections since 2022 and
currently serves as chief operating officer. She is a 15-year
veteran in health information technology, including 11 years with
health information exchange at the state level. Her background
includes experience in health data, governmental affairs, and
policy and compliance, earned through various leadership positions
over the years.
"I take great pride in being a part of HealtheConnections
alongside such a talented team and its dynamic culture," Elizabeth
says. "My commitment is to build upon the legacy of performance,
innovation, and commitment that we are known for. "
Reflecting on the success of the organization and its
contributions to regional and statewide health information
strategies and goals, Rob said:
"It has been a privilege to lead this team and collaborate with
our community partners and participants. I have every confidence
that, by keeping our mission at the forefront, HealtheConnections
will continue to make a difference for years to come."
David recognizes the strong partnership between executive
leadership and the board of directors.
"Rob has built one of the most successful health information
exchanges in the country," David said. "We are grateful for his
committed leadership and wish him well in his retirement."
Rob will retire on December 31,
and Elizabeth will fully step into the role on January 1, 2025.
About HealtheConnections:
HealtheConnections is a nonprofit organization accredited by the
New York State Department of
Health to operate the regional health information exchange that
serves 26 counties across Central, Northern, Southern Tier, and
Hudson Valley regions in
New York State. With a network of
over 12,000 licensed clinicians and tens of thousands of health and
care professionals, the organization facilitates the secure flow of
patient data between more than 4,500 office locations every day.
This diverse and expansive network presents an incredible
opportunity to share, understand, and apply clinical data for
better healthcare and to support public and population health
priorities.
To learn more about HealtheConnections, visit
healtheconnections.org.
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