phil wasson

Formerly held the title of VP and CIO, now have been promoted to President and CEO of TriRivers Health Partners, a joint venture Health IT organization of SwedishAmerican Health System and FHN. During this period I also held the title of VP and CIO at FHN as well as developed TriRivers Health Partners to develop a strong shared health IT service organization under a joint venture with two corporate parent organizations.

President and CEO of TriRivers, a joint venture Health Information Technology organization of SwedishAmerican Health System and FHN. Responsible for strategy and business development for TriRivers creating partners and developing services of value. TriRivers operates a certified Health Information Exchange through TriRivers Health Technology "TriHealthIT" in Northern Illinois and provides support for a developing private HIE in Wisconsin. In addition TriRivers includes TriLightNET TeleHealth Communications a non-traditional fiber optic network provider in Northern Illinois and TriRivers Data Center Solutions a Tier 3 compatible data center located in Rockford, IL. Held this position for a total of four years after currently functioning in three positions (CIO for SwedishAmerican Health System, FHN, and TriRivers) for the previous seven years.

Formerly held the title of VP and CIO, now have been promoted to President and CEO of TriRivers Health Partners, a joint venture Health IT organization of SwedishAmerican Health System and FHN. During this period I also held he title of VP and CIO at SwedishAmerican Health System as well as developed TriRivers Health Partners to develop a strong shared health IT service organization under a joint venture with two corporate parent organizations.

Lexmark is a global technology company building software, hardware and providing services that help organizations draw deeper value from their business information. Lexmark offers Healthcare organizations exceptional customer engagement, industry expertise, and deep technology capabilities through an extensive portfolio of product offerings in both the Enterprise Imaging and Healthcare Content Management space. As a Healthcare Industry Manager and Consultant, I function on the Global Healthcare Industry Team to provide healthcare industry and product marketing expertise to expand Lexmark’s understanding in the healthcare space through creative thought leadership.

A high performing, passionate, and results-driven healthcare information technology executive with extensive senior leadership experience and a successful track record of achievement in healthcare information technology, strategic planning, and healthcare service management. Adept in delivering creative and effective solutions at minimal cost and driven by a deep commitment in the delivery of healthcare services. A leader in developing regional fiber optic network solutions and enterprise data center development that has significantly enhanced health care delivery to organizations in Northern Illinois. Specialties: Information Technology, Strategic Planning, IT Operations, Regional Fiber Optic Network Development, Enterprise Data Center Development and Operations, Health Care Administration, Health Information Exchange, Meaningful Use Incentives, Federal and State Regulation, HIPAA, IT Security, and Contract Negotiation.

As a Healthcare Industry Manager and Consultant, I consult the Global Healthcare Industry Team to provide healthcare industry and product marketing expertise to expand Lexmark’s understanding in the healthcare space through creative thought leadership.