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Mike Wisz is a “whiz” at healthcare technology with diverse operational leadership experience and strategic analysis expertise in a variety of solution and market arenas. Mike’s 20 years of healthcare technology experience encompasses executive roles in marketing, product management, business development, and client services. Mike’s consulting is distinguished by an ability to analyze complex scenarios, identify salient issues, develop action plans, and communicate clearly. Mike has served in key leadership roles with pioneering technology vendors such as Bridge Medical, Cerner, Pyxis, and Nellcor Puritan Bennett. As a recognized industry expert and communicator, he has authored over 30 articles, white papers, and has authored or contributed to several books on healthcare information technology. Mike has also delivered over 40 presentations and webinars to senior executive, IT, Nursing and Pharmacy audiences. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of California, San Diego and an MBA in Marketing from San Diego State University. Mike’s interests include improvisational comedy and finding new ways to keep his wife happy.
Publications
- Wisz M. “The Eyes Have It.” Health Management Technology. Vol. 30, Number 3. March 2009.
- Contributing author to HIMSS Implementation Guide to Auto-ID and Bar Coding in Healthcare. HIMSS Press, 2009.
- Lead author of the Neuenschwander Report To the Bedside 2: An Expanded Review of Bar Code Point of Care Solutions.
- “From Juicy Fruit to Low-hanging Fruit: Resolving Unique Bar Coding Challenges at the Point of Care.” White paper for Code Corporation.
- “Next Wave of Safety: Radio Frequency Identification.” Pharmacy Practice News, May, 2008.
- “Collaboration is Key as Bar Coding Expands.” Pharmacy Practice News. April, 2008.
- “BPOC Helps Protect the Most Vulnerable Patients.” Pharmacy Practice News. March, 2008.
- “Data Mining Can Yield Bar-Coding Riches.” Pharmacy Practice News, November, 2007.
- “Next Steps in Patient Safety Involve Compounded Products, Monitoring Systems.” Most Wired Online (www.hhnmostwired.com). First appeared on May 15, 2007.
- “Evolving IT Products will Help Medication Connectivity.” Most Wired Online (www.hhnmostwired.com). First appeared on May 5, 2007.
- “Medication without Borders: A Patient-Centric View of Medication Reconciliation.” White paper for Mediware, Inc.
- Wrote foreword to “Safety by Design: A Behind-the-Screens Look at Medication Safety Systems.” White paper for Mediware, Inc.
- Reviewer and contributor to HDMA Guidelines for Bar Coding in the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain. Healthcare Distribution Management Association. December, 2005.
- Reviewer of Bar Coding Basics: Implementation Strategies to Improve Patient Safety. Mike Gallo, published by HCPro / Opus, 2005.
- Contributing author to Implementation Guide to the Use of Bar Code Technology in Healthcare. Edited by Russell Lewis, HIMSS Press, 2003.
