Business and Technology Trends
Kathleen Catalano, RN, JD
Kathleen Catalano is a director in Perot Systems’ Clinical Solutions Center. Ms. Catalano’s responsibilities focus on the areas of patient safety, risk management, medical staff and Joint Commission and CMS preparedness where she enhances Perot Systems’ approach to managing complex clinical content and regulations. Ms. Catalano authors and assists in the writing of articles and white papers that showcase Perot Systems’ Clinical Solutions Center. She also speaks on Joint Commission, Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals, Risk Management (Sentinel Events and FMEA) and the EMR/EHR.
Ms. Catalano has a Juris Doctor degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in law from the Western State University College of Law, Fullerton, California, and a Science Degree and Nursing Degree from Riverside City College, Riverside, California. Read more about Ms. Catalano.
Topics/Areas of Expertise
- Electronic Health Records
- Electronic Medical Records
- Joint Commission Standards
- National Patient Safety Goals
Kevin Fickenscher, M.D.,
CPE, FACPE, FAAFP
One of the nation’s visionary leaders in healthcare, Kevin Fickenscher is Executive Vice President of International Healthcare for Perot Systems.
A physician executive and leader with extensive experience in strategic and operational development with complex healthcare organizations, Dr. Fickenscher has provided leadership for various organizations related to organizational transformation and development, physician management, health policy analysis, leadership development, information management, clinical quality and resource/care management, among other areas. Read more about Dr. Fickenscher .
Topics/Areas of Expertise
- Global Challenges Facing Healthcare
- Healthcare Megatrends
Harry Greenspun, M.D.
Dr. Harry Greenspun is the chief medical officer of Perot Systems’ healthcare group, providing strategic leadership with a clinical perspective. He has held a diverse range of clinical and executive roles across the healthcare industry, giving him a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced. Read more about Dr. Harry Greenspun.
Topics/Areas of Expertise
- Clinical Transformation
- Healthcare Policy Issues
- Protecting Privacy and Security
- Integrated Health Management
- Globalization in Healthcare
- Health Information Exchange
- The National Healthcare Agenda
- Bioterrorism, Biosurveillance, and Electronic Health Information
John Hummel
A well-known and highly respected leader in the healthcare information technology industry, Mr. Hummel serves as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Perot Systems' healthcare group. He oversees hundreds of healthcare associates as they accelerate and enhance clinical delivery through process design, optimized installation of the industry’s leading clinical vendors, and high availability systems and support. In addition, Mr. Hummel is responsible for a myriad of clinical content, including system implementations, infrastructure and integration, medical records, digital imaging, clinical decision support, and clinical data warehouses for Perot Systems’ large and complex healthcare system customers. Read more about John Hummel.
Topics/Areas of Expertise
- Consumer Health Plans, CDH, and the Strategic Linkage to IT
- Healthcare IT Strategic Planning for Long-Term Value
- Healthcare Legislation and Policy for Advancement of Patient EMR Adoption
- IT in Healthcare Optimization for Clinical and Business Alignment
- The Future of Healthcare Information Technology
- Trends in Healthcare Technology Adoption for Clinicians
- Patient safety and clinical systems technology
- Telemedicine and clinical systems