Lana Smart Forbes

Lana Smart Forbes holds a Master's degree in Health Care Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Medical Record Administration. Currently serving as the Director of Health Information Management at Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital since November 2020, Lana oversees daily operations and acts as the Privacy Officer. Previous roles include Director of Health Information Management at Jennie Stuart Medical Center, St. Joseph Medical Center, Cedar Park Regional Medical Center, and other healthcare institutions, where Lana was instrumental in HIPAA compliance, operational efficiency, and staff education. Lana has a proven track record in managing health information departments, enhancing patient privacy, and implementing effective policies and procedures to improve healthcare services.