Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO) Position Overview School / Campus / College: School of Medicine Organization: Dean of Medicine Title: Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO) Position Details Position Description UW Medicine is seeking a Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO) to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership at the intersection of patient care, technology, and innovation. The CHIO
will serve as the executive leader for clinical informatics, ensuring that systems—particularly Epic—optimize clinical workflows, improve patient outcomes, support research and education, and advance UW Medicine’s mission of clinical excellence, discovery, and equity. The CHIO will be a practicing physician who is deeply relationship-oriented, trusted by frontline clinicians, and skilled at translating clinical needs
into effective digital solutions. This role will champion continuous optimization, data-driven care and decision making, and responsible adoption of emerging technologies, including AI and advanced analytics, while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety, clinician well-being, and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities Clinical Informatics & System Optimization Provide executive informatics leadership for
the ongoing optimization and evolution of Epic and other clinical systems. Ensure technology enhances clinical efficiency, quality, safety, and patient and clinician experience across inpatient, ambulatory, and specialty care settings in alignment with UW Medicine strategic priorities. Lead governance structures for clinical content, decision support, order sets, documentation standards, and workflow design in
partnership with clinical operational leaders. Educate the user community on the capabilities of the platforms already in use and help users maximize the usability and value of existing systems. Partner with clinical leaders to reduce documentation burden and burnout while maintaining regulatory and quality requirements. Ensure IT training is delivered efficiently, and curriculum and methodologies continuously adapt
to meet the needs of a broad audience of learners in alignment with UW Medicine learning principles and in partnership with enterprise learning leaders. AI, Innovation, and Emerging Technologies Collaborate with the Innovation Core group, other academic and research partners, and vendors to explore innovative solutions and translate innovation into clinical practice. Advocate for and guide the responsible adoption of
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