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J.D. Whitlock, Vice President, Research and Development, has 14 years experience in healthcare administration, including assignments in group practice management and patient administration prior to specializing in healthcare information technology (HIT). A retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, J.D. spent the last 5 years of his Medical Service Corps career managing a portfolio of HIT projects at the Air Force Medical Service Office of the CIO. These projects integrated Information Management and Knowledge Management disciplines to improve operational efficiency, promote transparency, and enable decision support for expeditionary, clinical, and business operations throughout the Air Force Medical Service. In 2007, J.D. deployed to Craig Joint Theater Hospital, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, as Chief, Patient Administration and Aeromedical Evacuation. This combination of operational experience with in-depth HIT knowledge permits him to quickly understand the needs of his customers and deliver results that meet mission requirements. J.D. began his military career in the U.S. Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer. He holds a Master of Public Health from UCLA, and an MBA in Management of Information Systems from the University of Georgia. He is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS).

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