Tim Pletcher

Tim Pletcher has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Tim started their career as the Assistant Director for Networking at the University of Michigan Medical Center, where they were responsible for the design and operation of the Health Sciences Network. Tim later became the Director of Research and Business Information Systems at the University of Michigan, overseeing large budgets and managing staff.

In 2000, Tim joined Mercado Networks as the Chief Technology Officer, leading the technology adoption and operation of e-commerce and supply chain automation activities. Tim then served as the Director of the Institute for Health and Business Insight at Central Michigan University for 13 years, where they developed a faculty consulting methodology and conducted data science projects.

In 2011, Tim became the Executive Director of the Michigan Health Information Network Shared Services (MiHIN), leading a constellation of companies focused on interoperability and data exchange. Tim continued their involvement in the healthcare industry by working as an Adjunct Research Investigator at the University of Michigan Medical School, where they conducted research on learning health systems.

More recently, Tim has held executive positions at Velatura LLC, serving as the President and CEO, and at the Interoperability Institute, where they are currently the CEO. These organizations aim to improve health information exchange and promote interoperability across various sectors.

Overall, Tim Pletcher's work experience demonstrates their expertise in healthcare technology, data exchange, and business consulting.

Tim Pletcher completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology at the University of Michigan from 1984 to 1989. Tim then pursued a Masters of Science degree from Central Michigan University from 2005 to 2007. Finally, they obtained their Doctor of Health Administration degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from Central Michigan University from 2008 to 2014.