A Chief Of Note, Even Beyond The ClinicA Chief Of Note, Even Beyond The Clinic

Dr. C. Martin Harris has been CIO and chairman of the information technology division at Cleveland Clinic for 10 years. During that time, he's led the health care provider's efforts to use IT to improve quality and personalization of care, communication between patients and doctors, and the management of chronically ill patients. Harris is also executive director of the e-Cleveland Clinic, a program of clinical offerings via the Web, such as nutrition counseling and the remote monitoring by doctors of diabetic patients.

But Harris' influence isn't felt solely within the walls of the prestigious clinic. He has played significant leadership roles in a number of health industry groups, including the eHealth Initiative, a nonprofit organization. Harris was the only CIO nominated by President Bush to the 11-member Commission of Systemic Interoperability, which a year ago released a report to Congress recommending national adoption of standards-based e-health systems.

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