Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems Utilizes B.E. Smith Interim Chief Information Officer

Seasoned Information Technology Executive Selected to Support Renown Statewide Network

Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems (EMHS) is utilizing B.E. Smith’s Interim Leadership Services to temporarily fill the critical role of Chief Information Officer. Helen Thompson has been selected by EMHS to serve as Interim CIO. Ms. Thompson possesses extensive experience leading healthcare information and clinical technology transformations to enable improved quality, safety, and service to patients. She will oversee several immediate system-wide initiatives, including the implementation of Cerner systems throughout all related hospitals and clinics.

EMHS is a statewide network of health delivery services that offers equal access to high quality care throughout the state of Maine. The organization offers a wide range of health services including acute care, medical-surgical hospitals, a free-standing acute psychiatric hospital, primary care and specialty practices, long-term care and home health agencies, and ground air emergency transport services. More than 90% of Maine’s population lies within the EMHS service area, giving the system a statewide footprint.

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