Minnesota and North Dakota.
Joe Kalaidis
Joe Kalaidis, CPHIT, REACH health information technology (HIT) consultant for Minnesota and North Dakota, provides support to ensure electronic health records (EHR) technology is selected and implemented effectively for REACH clients.
REACH consulting expertise
- Act as key contact for providers throughout assessment, selection, adoption and implementation of EHR
- Provide project management guidance
- Assist in development of technology strategies and implementation plans
- Act as coach on vendor management and contracting
- Act as coach on business process redesign
The experience you need
Joe has 30 years of demonstrated accomplishments in health care information technology. In addition to his role as REACH consultant, he is director of health information services at the Neighborhood Health Care Network in support of IT services to many of its 15 community health clinics in the Twin Cities. He recently led a collaborative effort of three clinics in EHR planning, system selection, contract negotiation, and early implementation activities.
REACH clients benefit from Joe’s extensive knowledge in software application implementation and support for clinic operations. His experience in EHR sales and contracts provides valuable expertise that will assist clients in their EHR selection and contracting.
Education and additional experience
- MBA, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
- BS, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre PA
- CPHIT (Certified Professional in Health Information Technology), Health IT Certification
- EHR Sales Executive, GE Healthcare, Allscripts, and McKesson
- Manager Business Applications, MCC Behavioral Care, Eden Prairie MN
