Minnesota and North Dakota.
Joe Wivoda
Joe Wivoda, National Rural Health Resource Center/HIT Consultant for North Dakota and Minnesota, provides support to ensure electronic health records (EHR) technology is implemented effectively for REACH clients.
REACH consulting expertise
- Act as key contact for providers throughout adoption and implementation of EHR
- Provide supervision and assistance in EHR selection, implementation and application
- Develop technology strategies and workflow plans
The experience you need
Joe has coordinated and managed IT functions and EHR implementation for clinics, hospitals, long-term care centers, and health care organizations of all sizes. He is well-versed in leading teams through selection of EHR, vendor negotiation, strategic planning for workflow, and implementation. His diverse background allows Joe to collaborate with all departments to plan and manage workflow for efficient operation.
As a health care IT consultant, he has led EHR software configuration and implementation in rural hospitals and clinics. As a result, Joe understands the needs of medical personnel and is able to assist organizations to develop strategies to implement software and redesign workflow to enable staff to efficiently and effectively use EHR technology. He is able to guide medical clients through the rigors of selecting technology, negotiating with vendors, and implementing effective EHR systems that meet their requirements and company culture.
Education and additional experience
- PhD, business administration, Northcentral University, Prescott, AZ
- MS, physics, University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN
- BS, physics, University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN
- Member, Health Information and Management Systems Society
- Member, Hibbing Community College Computer Technology advisory board
- Member, UMD College of Science and Engineering advisory committee
