PCCI Announces New Board Member

Driving Innovation in Data Science and Community Health, Richard D. Daniels, EVP and CIO for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Joins PCCI’s Board

Dallas, TX — Richard D. Daniels has been appointed to the Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation (PCCI) Board of Directors. Daniels is Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals.

“We are very honored and fortunate to have Mr. Daniels join the PCCI board. His extensive leadership experience at Kaiser Permanente and across financial sectors will help guide our future innovations in AI and personalized care in areas that are truly pioneering new ways to health for individuals,” said Steve Miff, President and CEO, PCCI.

In his current role Daniels is responsible for the ongoing leadership of Kaiser Permanente’s Information Technology vision, strategy and execution. He is a member of the national executive team. Prior to his appointment as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Daniels served as senior vice president of Enterprise Shared Services, which includes End User Services, National Facilities Services and National Pharmacy Operations. Daniels joined Kaiser Permanente in May of 2008 as the organization’s Information Technology Senior Vice President and Business Information Officer of Health Plan and Hospital Operations.

“I am truly honored to join the PCCI board,” said Daniels. “PCCI is committed to innovative thinking and to the extremely important work of improving healthcare for the greater benefit of society. I look forward to working with PCCI on some of the major transformational opportunities in healthcare.”

Daniels joins PCCI’s Board of Directors which includes:
Fred Cerise, MD, MPH, President and CEO, Parkland Health & Hospital System
Steve Miff, PhD, President and CEO, Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation
Winfred Parnell, MD, Chair, Parkland Health & Hospital System Board of Managers
Ted Shaw, President and CEO, Texas Hospital Association
Robert L. (Bob) Smith, Healthcare Consultant
Michael Sachs, Chairman of TLSG, Inc.

Ted Shaw, Chairman of the PCCI Board added, “I am thrilled that Richard will be joining our PCCI Board. His intelligence and deep experience will help guide PCCI into the swirling waters of population health and bringing medical communities together to improve the health of millions.”

About PCCI

PCCI is an advanced, nonprofit healthcare analytics R&D organization with a collaborative team of expert data scientists and knowledgeable healthcare professionals that go beyond analyzing a patient’s medical data to provide all-encompassing insights that are revolutionizing healthcare. PCCI is a recipient of more than $50 million in grants directed at developing and deploying patient centric cutting edge technologies connecting communities, Parkland and beyond.

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PCCI

Lindsey Nace, Marketing and Communications

214-590-3887 lindsey.nace@PCCInnovation.org

Dr. Steve Miff Awarded Social Innovator of the Year

Dr. Steve Miff Awarded Social Innovator of the Year

The Community Council of Dallas’ Annual Nonprofit and Community Leadership Awards Luncheon Will Honor Local Nonprofit Organizations and Leaders

Dallas, TX – The Community Council of Dallas, has awarded Dr. Steve Miff, the Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation’s (PCCI) President and CEO, with the 2017 Social Innovator of the Year Award. This year’s luncheon will be held on Thursday, November 2.

Ken Goodgames, CEO, Community Council of Dallas said, “Steve has a considerable gift to combine innovative technology approaches with a deep understanding of the social and health challenges we face in Dallas to identify solutions and resolve ongoing community challenges. I consider it a privilege to collaborate with him and his team. His work is game changing!”

Since it’s founding in 1940, the Community Council has identified services that are needed in the community, assessed how services could best be delivered to meet social issues, and mobilized and implemented action plans working in concert with its public sector resources. PCCI’s focus on leveraging artificial intelligence and cognitive computing to create connected communities complements the Community Council’s mission and vision for the community.

“I’m both honored and humbled by this great award and recognition.  It is truly a reflection of the work of the entire PCCI team, and the result of the collaboration with our colleagues at Parkland and across the Dallas community.” added Steve Miff. 

PCCI’s work is improving the health and lives of over 500,000 individuals at Parkland and across the Dallas community.  The Information Exchange Portal (IEP) is one of PCCI’s innovative programs focusing on addressing the health and social needs of a community. The program connects healthcare providers and community based organizations to coordinate the communication and care for individuals. With patients’ consent, providers use the portal to share relevant medical and social information with homeless shelters, food banks, and other nonprofits.


About PCCI


PCCI is an advanced, not-for-profit healthcare analytics R&D organization with a mission to create a world of connected communities where every health outcome is positive. We combine deep clinical expertise with advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to enable the delivery of precision medicine at the point of care. PCCI is a recipient of more than $50 million in grants directed at developing and deploying patient centric cutting edge technologies connecting communities, Parkland Health & Hospital System, and beyond.

Contact
PCCI
Lindsey Nace, Marketing and Communications
214-590-3887
lindsey.nace@pccipieces.org