Meghann Stacey

Work History

Director of Technology, Law, Safety, and Corrections Domain

State of Tennessee

Nashville, TN

01.2024 - Current

Provided strategic leadership in IT functions, ensuring successful implementation of application interfaces and compliance with public company standards
Conducted network bandwidth assessments, providing actionable recommendations and cost analyses
This was a significant effort conducted by the facility and collaborating with TDOC ITS, STS, and Fiscal to ensure that stakeholders would receive an accurate assessment
Organized and created a SharePoint and collaboration group to document all project communications documentation and develop the project plan
Prepare and review Steering committee materials for project status updates
Identified and addressed risks that would have resulted in workflow inefficiencies post-go-live
Guide STS project team regarding compliance with PII, HIPAA, CJIS, NIST, and STS Enterprise security rules and regulations to ensure project success
Worked with TDOC ITS to receive 14 facility layouts and created a checklist for facility visits to ensure all electrical and network requirements were identified with associated hardware
Assembled recommendations for EHR post-implementation maintenance of system and hardware, including roles and responsibilities, as skill set required for successful system utilization
Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering

Agency CIO, Health and Social Services Domain

State of Tennessee

Nashville, TN

10.2022 - 12.2023

Managed a team of 125 employees and contractors to stabilize the CCWIS system and prepare for enterprise application implementation.
Assessed failure of security compliance within application and presented request and approval for $4M ARPA funds to remediate security risk
Completed NASPO SOW and oversaw project team, resulting in successful security remediation
Remediated comptroller audit findings and presented Sunset Audit findings to legislative committee with evidence of ongoing audits to prevent future findings
Oversaw and achieved connectivity for National transfer system of children in custody, resulting in TN being first state to deploy 2.0 standard
Successfully implemented claims transmission functionality as required by TennCare, working closely with TennCare CIO and team that had minimal movement before involvement and was behind schedule
Revived and successfully implemented a stalled Accenture project to meet legislative goals for Relative Caregiver funds.
Accenture estimated to complete seven months post legislative deadline and led team to complete entire development within 45 days, meeting deadline

Executive Director of Product

VXPASS

Nashville, TN

06.2021 - 10.2022

Company Overview: Start-up
Started domestic product and long-term strategic planning for vaccination verification platform initially designed for international use
Created partnership between healthcare providers and organizations to allow for mobile application of validating COVID vaccinations in response to requirements by organizations to ensure valid vaccination and weekly testing of employees associated with COVID pandemic, eliminate fraudulent vaccination records for health and safety of business
Directed domestic lifecycle management, including sales, implementation, marketing, and strategic product development for vaccination tracking.
Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for organization
Built relationships with donors, government officials, and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization
Collaborated with external organizations, including non-profits, businesses, and government agencies, to create mutually beneficial partnerships
Start-up

VP of Integrations

EHRDATA

Fort Worth, TX

08.2020 - 06.2021

Company Overview: Start-up
Responsible for interoperability of centralized blockchain-based global patient records
Developed innovative integration methods to synchronize patient data across historically incompatible systems
Strategic planning of future capabilities and creation of new intellectual property for organizations to patent new methods of gathering, managing, and distributing data
Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols
Cultivated a high-performance culture within the organization by setting clear expectations for employees at all levels, providing regular feedback, and recognizing achievement
Start-up

Chief Technology Officer

XIL Consulting

Nashville, TN

12.2019 - 08.2020

Company Overview: Start-up
Led strategic technology efforts, standardized procedures, and data standards for onboarding new clients, and created technology ticketing and project management processes
Authored thought-leadership articles and industry documents on pharmacy and healthcare technology.
Created scalable architectures that supported long-term growth strategies while providing flexibility to adapt
Collaborated with cross-functional intra-company teams to provide mutually beneficial outcomes
Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives to modernize business operations and enhance customer experience
Start-up

Chief Technology and Marketing Officer

Benzer Pharmacy

Tampa Bay, FL

12.2018 - 10.2019

Articulated vision, strategic direction, and technical roadmap, supervising cross-functional teams in information systems, digital marketing, corporate communications, and business analytics
Mentored team members, developed brand guidelines, and established HUB application best practices to enhance prescription distribution.
Signed agreement with Uber Health to provide patients with hospital-to-pharmacy-to-home and home-to-pharmacy-and-back transportation for prescription pick-up; subsequently, developed PR campaign strategy for the program rollout
Instituted a new ERP framework for finance and accounting team-bridging significant interdepartmental gaps-and eliminating need for costly consultants
Formalized use of ScriptSave WellRx Premier Card at participating Benzer locations, giving cardholders instant savings of 60% or more on brand name and generic prescriptions at register; inked deal with ScriptDrop for mail order delivery
Restructured development team; concurrently, built out data mart for vendor access to near real-time Rx30 data
Increased brand awareness by implementing targeted marketing campaigns and strategies

Senior Vice President

OrderInsite

Nashville, TN

11.2017 - 12.2018

Managed enterprise applications for business correspondence, project management, inventory, and regulatory compliance resulting in 'fastest and best IT implementation Publix had experienced' up to that time by Publix's CIO
Developed sales, branding, and strategic partnerships; realigned online and mobile UXs with corporate objectives; improved data collection and analysis protocols; performed ongoing IT maintenance; and streamlined end-to-end customer lifecycle
Headed CRM system implementation for sales and marketing, dialing up project planning, technical documentation, and user manual guidelines
Leveraged CRM tools to increase leads, expand content, and automate communications
Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols
Developed and executed strategic initiatives to drive business growth, resulting in higher revenues and market share expansion

Vice President of IT Innovation and Systems

Fred's, Inc.

Memphis, TN

09.2014 - 11.2017

Provided leadership in business intelligence, IT security, contract management, budgeting, ERP, and project management.
Presented to IT governance committees and state pharmacy boards in approving new technologies
Replaced legacy system with a pharmacy application utilizing full-workflow methodologies, featuring a training center operated as a full-scale, functional retail location
Directed large-scale technology integrations/migrations for 400+ retail and specialty pharmacies, specifically leading wholesaler transition from AmerisourceBergen to Cardinal, guiding EDI/CSOS processes and milestones through completion
Conducted due diligence for M&A efforts, ensuring across-the-board 'go-live' readiness by orchestrating ~40 vendor contracts and project plans with accompanying resources and standard operational policies
Partnered with Merit Health Systems to expand telehealth technology in Mississippi; streamlined conversions through hardware/software systems training and designed a triplicate-replicating backup process to minimize system failure disruptions
Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders, to promote collaboration and long-term success

Director of Health Services

Navarro Discount Pharmacy

Medley, FL

05.2013 - 07.2014

Established the pharmacy tech department, developed enterprise software requirements, implemented security policies, and led multilingual call center operations
Implemented an EHR system that incorporated PHI records and biometrics for HIPAA compliance across 32 sites, supervising the execution of the project on-time and within budget
Instrumental in implementing the first bilingual mobile application on the market in the U.S.; also enjoyed the distinction of being part of only the second launch of a mobile pharmacy app behind the top chain pharmacy in the industry
Managed end-to-end operations within a mail-order facility processing more than 85,000 monthly prescriptions: increased efficiency, staff productivity, and central fill daily output systems by 18%
Utilized data analytics tools to monitor key performance indicators, driving informed decision-making in resource allocation strategies

Director of Systems

Navarro Discount Pharmacy

Miami, FL

12.2005 - 05.2013

Optimized IT operations to enhance efficiency and productivity
Managed technical project management lifecycle and pharmacy billing system
Served as essential technical resource and mentor to drive staff development and engagement
Streamlined and modernized business systems, orchestrated change management and drove continuous improvements across multiple sites
Directed design and implementation of in-house average cost application to determine cost during ordering process through numerous vendors for accuracy of gross margin calculation
Established training programs to increase staff competency levels in critical systems, improving overall productivity levels within organization
Fostered culture of innovation and continuous improvement within IT department, driving teams to exceed performance expectations consistently

Summary

Overview

Work History

Director of Technology, Law, Safety, and Corrections Domain

Agency CIO, Health and Social Services Domain

Executive Director of Product

VP of Integrations

Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology and Marketing Officer

Senior Vice President

Vice President of IT Innovation and Systems

Director of Health Services

Director of Systems

Education

Master of Science - Healthcare Technology and Administration

Master of Business Administration -

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology, Minor: Computer Science

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