Christopher Kelly

Chief Health Information Officer at Oregon Health and Science University

Tacoma, Washington, United States

About

We are on the verge of a major transformation in healthcare—one that will make the transition to electronic medical records seem minor in comparison. Artificial intelligence will fundamentally reshape clinical care and healthcare operations in ways we are only beginning to understand. The challenge lies in integrating AI into a complex web of workflows or reimagining those workflows entirely to maximize AI's potential. As an experienced clinician with expertise in medical informatics, data science, and machine learning, I have successfully led an analytics team as well as the implementation of AI solutions within a large, diverse healthcare system. My passion lies in bridging the gap between technology and clinical practice, ensuring that innovation translates into improved outcomes and operational efficiency. We are only at the beginning of healthcare’s AI transformation, and I am committed to helping shape it in a way that enhances care, improves systems, and empowers clinicians.

Experience

  • Chief Health Information Officer at Oregon Health & Science University
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

  • MultiCare Health System (7 yrs 3 mos)
    • Associate Chief Medical Information Officer for Data and Analytics
      Jan 2021 - Jul 2025 · 4 yrs 7 mos

    • Medical Informaticist
      May 2018 - Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Pediatric Ophthalmologist at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
    May 2018 - Jul 2025 · 7 yrs 3 mos

  • Division Director, Ophthalmology at Connecticut Children's Medical Center
    Sep 2011 - Dec 2017 · 6 yrs 4 mos