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July 25, 2024
Rick Keller, former CIO at Ardent Health, joins the Bedroc team as the Vice President, CIO Advisory. In this role, he will partner with Executive IT teams to recommend best practices and implement business strategy.
In his previous role, Rick was integral in leading large-scale IT projects and integrating over 30 hospitals and over 200 sites of care. Bedroc is looking forward to utilizing his Epic expertise as he led the enterprise-wide Epic Implementation for the 30 hospitals and clinics in the enterprise on time and under budget.
Ardent Health was a past client of Bedroc’s, utilizing technology assessments, strategic resources, and professional services. This is how Rick became acquainted with Bedroc’s business model and plans to build onto the company’s continuous growth.
Keller states that, “With my experience as a CIO and leader in Information Technology, I will share successful strategies in technology and applications, cyber security, infrastructure, and enterprise project and program management.”
Rick Keller is also the current President elect for the TN HIMSS Chapter and serve as the chair of the TN HIMSS strategic development committee.
“Bedroc and our clients are lucky to have such a thought leader available to them. We are excited to watch the impact and value Rick adds to both current and future clients”, says Bedroc COO, Keith Moreland.
The onboarding of Keller as VP, CIO Advisory will be integral to fulfilling Bedroc’s promise to clients for enterprise-class expertise and simple, efficient, and secure solutions.