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Informatics Workgroup Members
Robert Latz, PT, DPT, CHCIO
Robert Latz, PT, DPT, CHCIO
Position: CIO
Research Interests: Two areas: Interoperability (at Transitions of Care); and Outcomes across the Continuum of Care
Skills: Tech related!
Contact: Robert.Latz@TrinityRehabServices.com
Matt Elrod, PT, DPT, MEd
Matt Elrod, PT, DPT, MEd
Position: Senior Clinical Informaticist
Skills: Data standards (CDA, FHIR, V2), interoperability using standards (DirectTrust), ICF use, Value-based Care.
Contact: elrodm63@gmail.com
Sam Pak, PT, DPT, Cert MDT
Sam Pak, PT, DPT, Cert MDT
Position: Assistant Professor
Research: Interests: Health Services, Patient and Quality Outcomes, Health Systems Science, Learners Outcomes
Skills: Electronic Health Record Systems, Value base care, QoL/Patient reported outcomes, Health Informatics, Databases
Contact: sam.pak@ucsf.edu
Kelly N Daley, PT, MBA
Kelly N Daley, PT, MBA
Position: Director Clinical Informatics, The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Research Interests: Health System Services, Translation of Rehabilitation Evidence; Application of Informatics; Infrastructure of Informatics for Research; Promotion of Mobility
Skills: Informatics, Management, Organizational Leadership, Research
Contact: kdaley3@jhmi.edu
Roland Perreault, PT, DPT, MBA
Roland Perreault, PT, DPT, MBA
Position: Rehab Manager
Research Interests: Clinical, Remote Visits, Wearables for Movement Assessment
Skills: Orthopedic and Sports Clinician, Manual Therapy Certified
Contact: rperreault1960@gmail.com
Chris Hoekstra
Chris Hoekstra
Position: Chief Clinical Transformation Officer
Research Interests: Technology adoption, Sociotechnical ecosystems, Quality Improvement, Organizational behavior, Rapid Qualitative Inquiry, Action Research, Medical Scribe safety
Skills: Business Executive, Informaticist, qualitative researcher methods, data analytics, quality improvement and change management leadership
Contact: chrish@taiweb.com
Jen Craft, PT, DPT, MHA
Jen Craft, PT, DPT, MHA
Position: Senior Clinical Informatics Specialist
Research Interests and Skills: Academics, Data Standards, and Research
Contact: jrmcraft@gmail.com
Dianne V. Jewell
Dianne V. Jewell
Position: President & CEO, Sheltering Arms Corporation & Hospitals
Research Interests and Skills: Health Equity, Payment Models, Business Intelligence
Contact: rehabsavvy@gmail.com
Maggie French
Maggie French
Position: Assistant Professor, University of Utah
Research Interests and Skills: Informatics Application, Research, Technology, Digital Health, and EMR Optimization
Contact: maggie.french@utah.edu
Madeline Ratoza, PT, DPT, PhD(c)
Madeline Ratoza, PT, DPT, PhD(c)
Position: Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Clinical Education at the University of St. Augustine. PhD Student at TWU.
Research Interests: Social Determinants of Health and Access, Payment Models, Financial Literacy
Skills: Familiar with R, Python, SPSS. Also experience in qualitative research with NVivo
Contact: madeline.ratoza@gmail.com
Bryan Bourcier, DPT, SCS
Bryan Bourcier, DPT, SCS
Position: Manager of Outpatient Therapy and Residency Director
Research Interests: Value, Culture, Outcomes, Data to Meaningful Clinical Practice Changes
Skills: Creating systems, developing therapists, applying data to clinical practice
Contact: BTBourcier@manchester.edu
Steven G. Wilkinson, PT, PhD
Steven G. Wilkinson, PT, PhD
Position: Chair and Program Director, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Research Interests: Mindfulness, Stress, Education, Informatics (Vocabulary, Standardization)
Contact: steve.wilkinson@rm.edu
Julia Chevan, PT, DPT, PhD, MPH
Julia Chevan, PT, DPT, PhD, MPH
Position: Professor of Physical Therapy
Research Interests: Health Services Research
Contact: jchevan@springfieldcollege.edu
Greg Hartley, PT, DPT, FAPTA
Greg Hartley, PT, DPT, FAPTA
Position: Associate Professor
Research Interests: Health Systems Science
Contact: g.hartley@umiami.edu
Rick Black, PT, DPT, MS
Rick Black, PT, DPT, MS
Position: Corporate Rehab Director
Research Interests: Functional Outcomes in Older Adults, Learning Health Services Research
Skills: Research Design, Project Planning, Creation and Analysis of Large Data Sets
Contact: rick.blac@gmail.com
Sandra Passek, PT, DPT
Sandra Passek, PT, DPT
Position: Rehabilitation Manager
Research Skills and Interests: Informatics Application, Payment Models, Business Intelligence
Contact: Passeks@ccf.org
Chris Murphy, PT
Chris Murphy, PT
Position: Principal Application Analyst, Providence St. Joseph Health
Skills: Epic analyst/architect, Health policy
Contact: chrismurphypt@gmail.com
Kenneth Miller, PT, DPT
Kenneth Miller, PT, DPT
Position: Assistant Professor
Research Skills and Interest: Academics including DPT education, residency, and, fellowship
Contact: Kenneth.miller.consultant@gmail.com
Qing Zhang, PT, DPT, NCS
Qing Zhang, PT, DPT, NCS
Position: Assistant Professor
Research Skills and Interest: Informatics Application, Payment Models, Technology, Digital Health, and EMR Optimization
Contact: drqzhang@yahoo.com
Jim Reed, PT, MHA, DPT
Jim Reed, PT, MHA, DPT
Position: Manager-Rehab Informatics
Research Skills and Interest: Payment Models, Technology, Digital Health, and EMR Optimization, Business Intelligence
Contact: jreed@eisenhowerhealth.org
Jason Seltzer, PT, DPT
Jason Seltzer, PT, DPT
Position: Senior financial analyst
Research Skills and Interest: Informatics Application, Payment Models, Business Intelligence (Ie: Dashboards)
Contact: Jason.seltzer@duke.edu
Christian Vivero PT, DPT
Christian Vivero PT, DPT
Position: Assistant Health Sciences Clinical Professor
Research Skills and Interest: Academics, Payment Models, Technology, Digital Health, and EMR Optimization
Contact: christian.vivero@ucsf.edu
Ann Williamson PT, DPT, Cert Healthcare Informatics
Ann Williamson PT, DPT, Cert Healthcare Informatics
Position: Assoc Prof, DCE, DPT Program; Data Systems Coordinator Chatham U School of Health Sciences
Research Skills and Interests: Academics, Informatics Application, Research
Contact: AWilliamson@Chatham.edu
Matt Volansky PT, DPT, PhD, MBA, FAMIA
Matt Volansky PT, DPT, PhD, MBA, FAMIA
Position: Dean, School of Health Professions | DPT Program Director | Augustana University
Research Skills and Interests: Academics, Informatics Application, Data Analytics
Contact: matt.volansky@augie.edu
Hallie Zeleznik, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist
Hallie Zeleznik, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist
Position: Director, Strategic Initiatives and Professional Development
Research Skills and Interests: Informatics Application, Payment Models, Technology, Digital Health, and EMR Optimization
Contact: zeleznikh@upmc.edu
Nancy Cullinane, PT, MHS, DPT, WCS
Nancy Cullinane, PT, MHS, DPT, WCS
Position: Staff PT, Strategic Planner, QI Project Co-lead
Research Skills and Interests: Research, Business Intelligence, Data Analytics
Contact: nancycullinanept@gmail.com
Justin Trent, PT, DPT, ScD, OCS, COMT, CSCS
Justin Trent, PT, DPT, ScD, OCS, COMT, CSCS
Position: Assistant Professor
Research Skills and Interests: Informatics Application, Data Standards, Data Analytics
Contact: justin.trent@stmary.edu
Eric (Rick) Grahn
Eric (Rick) Grahn
Position: Corp Rehab Director, Data Analytics and Divisional Rehab Director, ProMedica Senior Care
Research Skills and Interests: Informatics Application, Business Intelligence, Data Analytics
Contact: Rick.grahn@promedica.org
Sarah E. Cwiak, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy
Sarah E. Cwiak, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy
Position: Independent Practitioner
Research Skills and Interests: Informatics Application, Data Standards, Research, Data Analytics
Contact: Scwiak@yahoo.com
Seth Cohen PT, DPT
Seth Cohen PT, DPT
Position: Senior Manager, Provider Relations
Research Skills and Interests: Informatics Application, Payment Models, Data Analytics
Contact: Sc0213@gmail.com
Amy Roberts, PT, MBA CDT, CWC, Board Certified in Geriatrics
Amy Roberts, PT, MBA CDT, CWC, Board Certified in Geriatrics
Position: Clinical Physical Therapist
Research Skills and Interests: Informatics Application, Research, Data Management, Technology, Digital Health, and EMR Optimization
Contact: amy.robertspt@gmail.com
Brad Defenbaugh PT
Brad Defenbaugh PT
Position: VP of Innovation IRG Physical Therapist
Research Skills and Interests: Technology, Digital Health, and EMR Optimization, Business Intelligence, Data Analytics
Contact: bradd@s2sphysio.com
Matthew Carroll, PT, DPT
Matthew Carroll, PT, DPT
Position: Director of Rehabiliation
Research Skills and Interests: Informatics Application, Technology, Digital Health, and EMR Optimization, Data Analytics
Contact: mtcarroll26@gmail.com
Erica Samuel, PT, DPT
Erica Samuel, PT, DPT
Position: Clinical Informatics Specialist | Telehealth Program Manager
Research Skills and Interests: Informatics Application, Technology, Digital Health, and EMR Optimization, Business Intelligence
Contact: elyn.bryant@gmail.com
Matthew Fukuhara, DPT, MS
Matthew Fukuhara, DPT, MS
Position: Medical Chart Auditor
Research Skills and Interests:
Informatics Application , Technology, Digital Health, and EMR Optimization, Data Analytics (Ie: AI, NLP)
Contact: matthew.fukuhara@temple.edu
Anna M. Edwards, PT, DPT, MA, MBA
Anna M. Edwards, PT, DPT, MA, MBA
Research Skills and Interests: Academics
Contact: amedwards@cox.net
Lucas Benish, PT, DPT
Lucas Benish, PT, DPT
Position: Healthcare Data Analyst
Research Skills and Interests: Informatics Application, Business Intelligence, Data Analytics
Contact: lgbenish@gmail.com
Victor He, PT, DPT
Victor He, PT, DPT
Position: Software Engineer
Research Skills and Interests: Informatics Application, Technology, Digital Health, and EMR Optimization
Contact: Victorhe33@gmail.com
Jessica Stuckman MS, OTR/L
Jessica Stuckman MS, OTR/L
Position: Utilization Manager
Research Skills and Interests: Health Equity, Technology, Digital Health, and EMR Optimization Business Intelligence
Contact: Jessica.stuckman@gmail.com
Manasi Shidhaye PTA
Manasi Shidhaye PTA
Position: Support Analyst
Research Skills and Interests: Informatics Application, Technology, Digital Health, and EMR Optimization, Data Analytics (Ie: AI, NLP)
Contact: Noyona17@gmail.com
Michael Natarus, DPT, PCS
Michael Natarus, DPT, PCS
Position: Improvement Consultant at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Research Skills and Interests: Informatics Application, Health Equity, Technology, Digital Health, and EMR Optimization
Contact: Michaelnatarus@gmail.com
Ajay Kallem PT,DPT
Ajay Kallem PT,DPT
Position: Program Manager
Research Skills and Interests: Informatics Application, Technology, Digital Health, and EMR Optimization
Contact: ajaykallem@gmail.com
Melissa Drake, MPT
Melissa Drake, MPT
Position: Physical Therapist
Research Skills and Interests: Informatics Application, Technology, Digital Health, and EMR Optimization, Data Analytics
Contact: Drakemj4@gmail.com
Mark Besch, PT
Mark Besch, PT
Position: Sr Specialist Government Affairs and Analytics
Research Skills and Interests: Informatics Application, Business Intelligence
Contact: mark.besch@aegistherapies.com
Jon Lee, PT, DPT, MBA, OCS, FAAOMPT
Jon Lee, PT, DPT, MBA, OCS, FAAOMPT
Position: Global Medical Strategist | Venture Advisor @ FemTech Lab
Research Skills and Interests: Payment Models, Technology, Digital Health, and EMR Optimization, Business Intelligence
Contact: jonathon.lee.mba20@said.oxford.edu
Luong Nguyen, PT
Luong Nguyen, PT
Position: Member
Research Skills and Interests: Informatics Application, Payment Models, Research Technology, Digital Health, and EMR Optimization, Business Intelligence
Contact: vincentthienng@gmail.com
Laura P Ziegler, PT
Laura P Ziegler, PT
Position: Software Quality Manager/ Clinician
Research Skills and Interests: Informatics Application, Payment Models, Research, Data Management
Contact: lziegler@epic.com
Jackie Mulgrew, PT, DPT, CCS
Jackie Mulgrew, PT, DPT, CCS
Position: Clinical Informatics
Research Skills and Interests: Technology, Digital Health, and EMR Optimization
Contact: jmulgrew@partners.org
Veronica Demarest, PT, DPT
Veronica Demarest, PT, DPT
Position: Clinical Data Analyst and Clinical Specialist
Research Skills and Interests: Informatics Application, Research, Data Analytics
Contact: v.w.demarest@gmail.com
Tyra Mitchell-Williams, PT, DPT, MHA, CLT, CEAS I
Tyra Mitchell-Williams, PT, DPT, MHA, CLT, CEAS I
Position: Faculty
Research Skills and Interests: Informatics Application, Research, Technology, Digital Health, and EMR Optimization, Data Analytics
Contact: tmitche2@tulane.edu
June Srisethnil, PT, DPT
June Srisethnil, PT, DPT
Position: Clinical Product Manager
Research Skills and Interests: Health Equity, Technology, Digital Health, and EMR Optimization
Contact: junephysicaltherapy@gmail.com
Molly Wallace, OTD, OTR/L
Molly Wallace, OTD, OTR/L
Position: Senior Occupational Therapist
Research Skills and Interests: Health Equity, Payment Models, Technology, Digital Health, and EMR Optimization
Contact: otmollywallace@gmail.com
Joy Doll, OTD, OTR/L
Joy Doll, OTD, OTR/L
Position: Program Director, Health Informatics, Creighton University; Owner, Hello Better Healthcare
Research Skills and Interests: Health Equity, Payment Models, Technology, Digital Health, and EMR Optimization
Contact: joydoll@creighton.edu
Bianca Hornik, MPT
Bianca Hornik, MPT
Position: Rehab Clinical Outcomes Specialist
Research Skills and Interests: Informatics Application, Research, Evaluation of Formal Quality Improvement/Translation Initiatives, Data Management, Business Intelligence
Contact: Bianca.hornik@nicklaushealth.org
Libby Bergman, PT, DPT, PhD(c)
Libby Bergman, PT, DPT, PhD(c)
Position: PhD Candidate
Research Skills and Interests: Academics, Informatics Application, Data Standards, Health Equity, Payment Models, Research, Data Management
Contact: Ebergman@twu.edu
Kyle Ridgeway, PT, DPT, CCS
Kyle Ridgeway, PT, DPT, CCS
Position: Educator, Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy, University of Colorado Hospital. Vice-chair, Mobility Clinical Effectiveness Group, UCHealth
Research Skills and Interests: Informatics Application, Payment Models, Research, Data Management, Technology, Digital Health, and EMR Optimization, Business Intelligence
Contact: Kyle.ridgeway@uchealth.org
Dawn Magnusson, PT, PhD
Dawn Magnusson, PT, PhD
Position: Associate Professor
Research Skills and Interests: Academics, Informatics Application, Health Equity
Contact: dawn.magnusson@cuanschutz.edu
Jeremy Graber
Jeremy Graber
Position: Postdoc, VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
Research Skills and Interests: Informatics Application, Data Standards, Research, Data Management
Contact: jeremy.graber@cuanschutz.edu
Carol Passarelli, PT, DPT
Carol Passarelli, PT, DPT
Position: Healthtech Consultant
Research Skills and Interests: Health Equity, Payment Models, Technology, Digital Health, and EMR Optimization
Contact: carolpas@stanford.edu
Edgar “Garth” Savidge, PT, DPT, OCS, FAB
Edgar “Garth” Savidge, PT, DPT, OCS, FAB
Position: Chief Commercial Officer/Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Research Skills and Interests: Payment Models, Technology, Digital Health, and EMR Optimization, Business Intelligence
Contact: Garthsavidge@gmail.com
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