Worcester, Mass.-based Spectrum Health Systems has named Robert Brandner as its first CIO. Mr. Brandner will also serve as the organization's HIPAA security officer, according to the Worcester Business Journal.
Previously, Mr. Brandner had a long career working with IT enterprise architecture at Dell Computers where he focused on strategic plan development and infrastructure assessment for the company's healthcare customers. His duties with Spectrum will include ensuring compliance with industry regulations for protecting patient information, maintaining all of the system's security measures and leading its IT department.