Michael Isaacs
Waterloo,IL
Summary
Results-oriented Clinical Informatics Director with over 30 years of experience in healthcare IT, data management, pathology informatics. Proven track record of leading interdisciplinary teams to implement innovative informatic solutions that enhance patient care, improve operational efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance. Strong expertise in laboratory information systems, Digital Pathology, data analytics, and project management. Proven ability to drive organizational change through health IT solutions & effective use of informatics tools. Strategic thinking individual experienced in building and implementing solutions that meet the goals of the department. Desiring a challenging new role with a progressive organization.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Clinical Informatics & Business Development
Washington University School of Medicine
01.2016 - Current
- Spearhead the deployment and integration of LIS systems with Digital Pathology portal reducing documented errors and improving clinical efficiency; increased TAT from 6 days to 2 days.
- Assisted in leading the development, implementation, and optimization of clinical informatics strategies across entire BJC & WU enterprise, impacting staff and patients. Partnered with lab leaders and pathologists to design, build and implement platforms to meet the department initiatives.
- Oversee the analysis and utilization of clinical data for quality improvement initiatives, contributing to improvement in patient safety metrics
- Manage a team of developers, application specialist, engineers and project managers providing mentorship, training, and leadership to drive continuous improvement in informatics practices
- Lead interdisciplinary collaboration with pathologists, lab leaders, IT specialists, and hospital administration to ensure seamless integration of clinical workflows and technology
- Enterprise Co-chair in charge of leading initiative of digitizing over 1.5 archived slides. Designing infrastructure to be integrated with LIS as well as building platform so images can be accessed for educational and research purposes.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and CAP, by implementing robust data governance and security protocols
- Lead the development of a novel platform for delivering real-time frozen sections interpretations electronically to the operating rooms.
- Lead developed of a DP platform for clinical trials which allows for sharing images and data elements with multi-institutions domestic and international trials.
- Have recently combined the Pathology Informatics group and the Bioinformatics group ensuring our molecular testing has the necessary infrastructure to expand.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Implemented a MIRTH (NEXGEN) Interface engine that has allowed us to integrated with multiple outside client EMRS to expand our Anatomic and DermPathology client base.
- At the request of the Dean of the Medical School lead the team with a escalated timeline the Covid Testing pipeline to meet the needs of the University and Hospitals Covid Testing. This also included building the pipelines to deliver test results to the states of IL and MO
Director of Clinical Information Systems
Washington University School of Medicine
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Department of Pathology
- Managed clinical informatics operations, focusing on optimizing LIS workflows and improving pathologists satisfaction
- Coordinated with enterprise IT teams to ensure successful roll-out and training of new informatics tools and platforms and more stable environments.
- Implemented PowerBi dashboards for clinical practice that improves at a glance visibility and improves decision making.
- Lead the development of a digital pathology platform to support the needs of our organ transplant service; this allow orders, image uploads and real-time results to our clients.
- Lead multiple upgrades for our LIS (Cerner Copath) for the BJC / WU enterprise
- Built EMR integration with another Health system for order/resulting, billing and digital curbside consults.
Manager of Technical Services
Washington University School of Medicine
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Oversaw vendor relationships and contract negotiations, securing favorable terms while managing budgetary constraints.
- Led successful upgrades of infrastructure and applications, resulting in improved scalability and reduced operating costs without compromising service quality or user experience.
- Reduced system downtime through the implementation of proactive maintenance measures and regular performance monitoring.
- Monitored work procedures, work schedules and expedited workflow.
- Implementing Advanced Barcoding & Tracking in the Lab for enhanced workflows and patient safety
- Integrated first integration in industry between the Aperio scanner and Cerner Copath
System Manager
Washington University School of Medicine
09.1991 - 01.2000
- Managing day-to-day operations: Ensuring consistency and effective operations
- Managed helpdesk and desktop support of the Dept of Pathology, supporting over 500 users
- Managed team of 15 technicians, application specialists and developers.
- Troubleshooting: Identifying system failures and taking corrective action
- Ensuring compliance: Ensuring regulatory compliance and corporate policy procedures
- Maintaining systems: Validating, maintaining, and upgrading systems
- Managing data: Reviewing patient data and maintaining data throughout its lifecycle
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science And Programming
Sandford-Brown College
St. Louis05.1991
Skills
- Laboratory Information System Management
- Clinical Workflow Analysis
- Digital pathology workflows
- Digital Pathology Modalities
- Data Governance & Quality Management
- Regulatory Compliance (HIPAA, CAP)
- Clinical Decision Support Systems
- Leadership & Team Development
- Change Management & Strategic Planning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Bioinformatics Pipelines
Timeline
Director of Clinical Informatics & Business Development
Washington University School of Medicine
01.2016 - Current
Director of Clinical Information Systems
Washington University School of Medicine
01.2008 - 01.2016
Manager of Technical Services
Washington University School of Medicine
01.2000 - 01.2008
System Manager
Washington University School of Medicine
09.1991 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science And Programming
Sandford-Brown College
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