Congratulations to graduates of the Fall 2022 TN HIMSS and Belmont University Health IT Workforce Accelerator. This marks the 15th graduating class, with nearly 200 graduates since the Workforce Acclerator’s first class
The graduates and their companies are:
| Cesar | Angkaw | AHEAD | Sr. Client Solutions Architect |
| David | Bibb | BCBST | ASSOCIATE SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT |
| Kimberly | Cummings | VUMC | Sr Financial Manager |
| John | Farkas | Golden Spiral | CEO |
| Wilfred | Gish | BCBST | ASSOCIATE SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT |
| Jeff | Hall | BCBST | BUS SYS ANALYST SPECIALIST |
| Mathew | Hasty | Ankura Consulting | Director, Strategy & Performance |
| Jitendra | Koppu | BCBST | ASSOCIATE SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT |
| James | Liddell | VUMC | HealthIT Customer Care Specialist |
| Benjamin | Lutz | AMSURG | Sr. Director IT Operations |
| Morgan | Mason | Ankura | Senior Associate |
| Sarah Beth | McDermott | HCA | Application Engineer II |
| Kelli | McLure | BCBST | EIT TEAM LEAD |
| Bruce | Rang | AHEAD | Client Director |
| Anthony | Robert | HCA Healthcare | Sr. Technology Analyst |
| Joey | Schneider | VUMC | Sr. Enterprise IT Project Manager |
| Taylor | Underwood | Golden Spiral | Content Director |
Designed for healthcare professionals of all levels, backgrounds and career paths, the program is available in person and in remote settings and teaches students how the blending of healthcare and IT can affect care outcomes. The curriculum also covers the future of healthcare and business processes in healthcare. Throughout the course, students gain exposure to the healthcare provider, payer and vendor settings. Led by HIT professionals, the program’s students experience real-life challenges and determine best practices to bring into their careers.
The training offers a detailed view of the U.S. healthcare system and policies, along with specialized knowledge about HIT systems and processes. Participants gain an understanding of vendor solutions and options using team-based skills.
For more information and to register for future classes, please visit the Website.