Job Listing
DATE: April 29, 2009
DEPARTMENT: e-Health and Life Sciences
POSITION: Director, Massachusetts E-Health Institute (MeHI)
The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MTC) is a quasi-public organization working with the Governor and the State Legislature to support the deployment of advanced health care technologies that save lives and reduce costs. Recent legislation, Chapter 305 of the Acts of 2008, created the Massachusetts e Health Institute (MeHI) at MTC.
The Director of the Massachusetts E-Health Institute (MeHI) is responsible for coordinating key stakeholders in the health care system in the development of a statewide strategic plan for HIT adoption which includes clear goals, measurable objectives, priorities, and timelines to effectively and efficiently implement a system of interoperable, certified Electronic Health Records (EHRs) which can participate in Health Information Exchange (HIE.) The Director will work collaboratively to develop and implement a detailed operational plan, including metrics, to advance the dissemination of health information technology across the state. The Massachusetts legislation set as a goal for MeHI to accelerate the deployment of electronic health records in all provider settings statewide, to be networked through statewide health information exchange by 2015. The statute establishes MeHI within the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative.
The Director works under the supervision of the MTC Executive Director and works in collaboration with the Secretary of Health & Human Services as well as the Health Information Technology (HIT) Council.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director of the Massachusetts E-Health Institute (MeHI) is responsible for leading the Institute to achieve its goals and objectives as prescribed by the state statute an, “Act to Promote Cost Containment, Transparency and Efficiency in the Delivery of Quality Health Care,” signed by Governor Deval Patrick in August 2008 and the Federal Law the “ American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009” with special focus on the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) provisions.
- Develop and establish, through stakeholder coordination, a statewide strategic plan with clear goals, measurable objectives, priorities, and timelines for effective and efficient adoption of interoperable EHRs and health information exchange. In so doing, MeHI will work closely with the Secretary of Health & Human Services, the HIT Council, and the Massachusetts Legislature
- Plan and coordinate, and oversee the day-to-day, tactical decisions and plans for MeHI to accelerate the adoption of HIT within the context of the statewide Strategic Plan.
- Work with stakeholders to ensure that privacy concerns associated with the use of HIT are addressed as part of the planning process and that there are robust safeguards in place for the collection and use of data
- Work with consumer stakeholders to determine how best to build in proconsumer EHR features that conform to state law (i.e., patient portal, audit trail, digital copies, information sequestration, opt-in consent) and are useful and meaningful to patients.
- Ensure that the plan for implementing health information exchange permits the accumulation of valuable clinical data and allows for the exchange of clinical data as well as the development of a data warehouse of de-identified information for purposes of health assessment and policy development making clear the definition and limitations of the deidentification process are properly assessed
- Direct the preparation of short-term and long-range budget plans together with the CFO of the Corporation based on established and approved goals and objectives
- Direct, coordinate and oversee preparation of financial reports, records and analyses. Reviews and interpret records and reports to ascertain extent to which goals are being attained.
- Establish and maintain effective communications regarding E-Health activities throughout the Division and within the Corporation.
- Assures effective communication programs that keep providers and other key stakeholders throughout the state advised on matters affecting the interests and effects of implementation plans.
- Ensure an organizational atmosphere in which creative approaches to MeHI’s public purposes are developed and implemented
- Meet regularly with executive staff and senior management team to ensure that operations are being executed in accordance with the Corporation’s current and long-range goals, objectives, plans and policies
- Meet regularly with the MTC Board of Directors and the HIT Council to ensure they are informed of corporate activities, key events, challenges and accomplishments and to ensure that the Institute’s goals, objectives, plans and policies are reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors
QUALIFICATIONS:
Our “candidate of choice” will have ten or more years of progressive work experience at the executive level with operational experience and a record of success in healthcare settings. You should have strong leadership abilities which include strategic planning and financial management in a start-up or business development environment. Your ability to implement short and long-range goals, influence organizational priorities, and develop and nurture key relationships through your confidence, trustworthiness and respect will be critical to your success in this role.
In this high visibility role you will work collaboratively with a wide variety of professionals, stakeholders, board members, government officials, and leaders in health care, consumer advocates and others. You will also manage projects and supervise staff who assist in the implementation of initiatives and policies.
To Apply: Qualified candidates are encouraged to forward resume and salary requirements via E-mail to employment@masstech.org. You may also fax a resume to 508.366.7838 or mail to Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, 75 North Drive, Westborough, MA 01581-3340, Attn: MeHI Director
Resumes with salary expectations will be reviewed. No phone calls please.
Application review begins May 8, 2009
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer