Top Tech Awards: Health Care, Alan Woratschek

Director of Information Technology, Valley Health System

Alan Woratschek

Since 2011, Alan Woratschek has been leading technology needs for Valley Health System—an integrated health care system serving more than 2 million people living in Southern Nevada and its surrounding communities. In this role, he has been responsible for the opening of several hospitals, freestanding emergency departments and physician clinics throughout the Valley and ensuring the network, internet and voice services are fully operational at each location.

Woratschek’s efforts have led to the establishment of a redundant network to all hospitals and two central business offices using high availability features such as a virtual switching system. This expansive network enables Valley Health System to provide fast and reliable applications including electronic medical records, radiology PACS system, telemedicine and remote fetal heart monitoring to all health care providers.

In addition, Woratschek leads a team of network engineers, clinical analysts and technicians to improve the physician and employee experience. Several applications have been installed to enhance the education experience of the residency programs, the implementation of integrated nurse communications, capacity management solutions and dietary meal management.

Woratschek’s experience and knowledge in the health care technology space has kept medical professionals at the forefront of patient care and has improved the patient experience, safety and quality of care received.

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