Mark Burghart

Mark Burghart, PhD, OT, is an accomplished Senior Director of Data Science and AI at WellSky, where responsibilities include setting strategies for advanced analytics and leveraging data to enhance clinical efficiencies and patient-centered care. With extensive experience in data science, Mark has recruited top talent and led initiatives for machine learning and artificial intelligence implementation across the organization. Prior experience includes key roles at Cerner Corporation, focusing on predictive analytics in population health and acute care, and research positions at the University of Kansas Medical Center, which involved managing study protocols and teaching future occupational therapy professionals. An educational background features a PhD in Therapeutic Science and a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Kansas Medical Center, paired with a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Studies from the University of Kansas.