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Kari Snyder

Cheraw,SC

Summary

Dynamic Sr. Director of Clinical Informatics at Community Health Systems, recognized for leading successful EHR compliance initiatives and achieving 100% audit defense. Expert in data analytics and collaborative leadership, driving strategic planning and policy implementation to enhance patient care and operational integrity across healthcare settings.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr Director, Clinical Informatics

Community Health Systems
2016 - Current
  • Lead a team of regulatory specialists within the Digital Technology department focused on EHR-related regulatory compliance
  • Interpretation of regulatory requirements, specifically related to the Promoting Interoperability Program and Electronic Clinical Quality reporting
  • Monitor EHR functionality and ensure up
  • Data reporting and analysis related to EHR regulatory compliance
  • Audit preparation and evidence collection
  • Annual PI attestation for all CHS hospitals
  • Coordinate data validation for PI Program and Electronic Clinical Quality Measures
  • Coordinate Electronic Clinical Quality Measures submissions with EHR vendors to ensure all deadlines are met
  • Successful attestations and submission every year with no penalties or downward payment adjustments
  • Successfully defended 100% of PI program audits
  • Work with EHR vendors and internal resources to ensure all hospitals have required certified EHR technology

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Regional Clinical Informaticist

Community Health Systems
2012 - 2016
  • Supported over 60 acute care hospitals with compliance and performance related to the Meaningful Use Program
  • Developed EHR-specific workflow to optimize patient care and regulatory compliance
  • Performed data analysis for identification of risks or deficiencies and developed remediation plans
  • Provided education of regulatory requirements and implementation within the organization
  • Provided guidance in development, implementation and maintenance of company clinical information system.
  • Served as liaison between facility resources and corporate resources

Chief Nursing Officer

Chesterfield General Hospital
2008 - 2012
  • Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care, enhancing overall departmental efficiency.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and streamline nursing workflows.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop strategic initiatives addressing patient safety and quality improvement.
  • Managed budgeting processes for nursing services, ensuring resource allocation aligned with organizational goals.
  • Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards, enhancing operational integrity within nursing departments.
  • Facilitated professional development programs, mentoring nurses to enhance clinical skills and leadership capabilities.
  • Analyzed patient feedback data to identify areas for service enhancement and implement necessary improvements.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
  • Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
  • Assisted with preparation of budget and expense reports.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
01-2008

Skills

  • Collaborative leadership
  • Culture transformation
  • Team management
  • Policy development
  • Data analytics
  • Policy implementation
  • Stakeholder relations
  • Reporting expertise
  • Team building
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Contract and vendor management
  • Strategies and goals
  • Legal and regulatory compliance

Timeline

Sr Director, Clinical Informatics

Community Health Systems
2016 - Current

Regional Clinical Informaticist

Community Health Systems
2012 - 2016

Chief Nursing Officer

Chesterfield General Hospital
2008 - 2012

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix
Kari Snyder