Rita Torkzadeh

Officer, Health Information Technology

Management Consulting, Washington D.C. Metro Area

About Me

Healthcare Information and Management Systems professional with +15 years in Health IT helping healthcare system stakeholders develop and implement Health IT policy and strategy. Broad government and private sector experience with startup and non-profit organizations, eHealth vendors, clinical and research facilities, as well as integrated delivery systems. Dedicated to process improvement, global interoperability and health information exchange, and transformative solutions that improve people's experiences and advance person-centered care. Specialties: Healthcare & Technology Environments Electronic Medical and Personal Health Records (EHR/PHR) eHealth Clinical & Consumer Engagement Services (Consumer Health Informatics) Mobile Health Applications & Devices (mHealth/Digital Health) Systems Analysis, Design, Implementation, & Adoption Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) Healthcare Informatics Terminology and Interoperability Standards (HL7, IHE, etc.) Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Accreditation/Certification Requirements Knowledge (HITECH, HIPAA, MU, etc.)