HERSHEY, Pa. — Penn State Health has appointed Dennis Sutterfield as senior vice president and chief information officer, a pivotal step in the health system’s journey to become a more agile, data-driven and patient-centered organization.
“Throughout his career, Dennis has shown an exceptional ability to lead complex digital transformations, optimize IT operations and build high-performing, service-oriented teams,” said Michael Kupferman, CEO of Penn State Health. “His strategic vision and collaborative approach have consistently delivered measurable improvements in efficiency, cost savings and clinical support.”
Sutterfield brings more than 20 years of experience in health care technology leadership, most recently serving as vice president and CIO at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
In his new role, Sutterfield will guide the strategic and operational direction of Penn State Health’s information technology enterprise, including:
- Overseeing the transition to Epic as the health system’s electronic health record and revenue cycle management platform.
- Managing informatics, data and analytics, health information management and clinical engineering.
- Driving digital transformation, strengthening cybersecurity and aligning technology initiatives with organizational goals.
Sutterfield replaces Bill Reed, interim CIO. His arrival completes Penn State Health’s executive leadership team, following recent appointments of Kyle Snyder as president and chief operating officer and Tracy Moyer as executive vice president and chief financial officer.