Meet the Changemakers: Philip Bradley

HIMSS serves the global health information and technology communities with focused operations across North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Our members include more than 80,000 individuals, 480 provider organizations, 470 non-profit partners and 650 health services organizations. The HIMSS staff is made up of changemakers who collaborate with members to reform the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology.

Philip Bradley is Regional Director of the Americas, Healthcare Advisory Services Group at HIMSS.

How long have you been at HIMSS?

I have had the pleasure to work with HIMSS for a little more than four years, but I have been a part of the HIMSS family for decades as a member and as a board member of the local Houston chapter.

How do you support our mission statement?

My responsibilities are the Maturity Models throughout the Americas. Along with an amazing team, we help health organizations and the Certified Organizations better understand the Maturity Model roadmaps to maximize adoption and reform their health ecosystem.

How do you know your work at HIMSS makes a difference?

One of the requirements of Stage 7 is the use of data in the form of three case studies describing how the use of data improves health, operations and financial performance. The organization must show a minimum of 12 months of data in each case study and how data was used to drive decisions. Examples include improving a readmission rate, reducing hospital acquired infections or improving the health of pediatric asthma patients.

What’s one thing you wish everyone knew about the work you do at HIMSS?

I wish everyone at HIMSS could experience the excitement of a health organization during a validation. The process is the final step in what has been years of effort to achieve Stage 7. They are so proud of their accomplishments and eager to share. I often find organizations want to share accomplishments that aren’t even a part of the validation requirements. I’m more than happy to tour the additional areas.