Rochester RHIO president to retire

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Rochester RHIO President and CEO Jill Eisenstein plans to retire from the organization at the end of August. A national search has begun for her successor to allow a seamless leadership transition, officials said.

Eisenstein has been instrumental to the RHIO’s success for the past 15 years, including serving as CEO since 2015, according to a statement. Under her direction, the organization grew its reputation as one of the most respected, trusted and successful health information exchanges nationwide. Eisenstein plans to remain involved in the healthcare community through select consulting projects and volunteer roles.

“It’s hard to convey how much we admire Jill’s insights and abilities to steer the RHIO through the complexities associated with health information exchange. Thanks to her leadership, we have a deeply experienced management team and staff, outstanding infrastructure, committed funding and a veteran board of directors — momentum that will continue,” said Ann Marie Cook, chairperson of the Rochester RHIO board of directors.

As the community steward for the secure electronic exchange of vital health information, Rochester RHIO has become a valued contributor to the region’s health care ecosystem. The organization’s involvement has consistently been shown to improve near- and long-term outcomes, officials noted. It has been at the forefront of health information exchange technology, policy and implementation for more than a decade and its leadership and collaboration at the local, state and nationwide levels continues to grow.

“Rochester RHIO’s evolution has been remarkable. Never could I have imagined the advanced technologies we’ve developed, the services we’ve created, the thousands of caregivers we reach and our ability to better the lives of 1.5 million residents across the Greater Finger Lakes Region and beyond,” Eisenstein said. “Our next CEO won’t only be joining one of the most progressive health information exchanges in the country, she or he will also be working with some of the smartest and most caring people in the healthcare information technology field.”

The national CEO search is being overseen by a sub-committee of the RHIO board of directors, including Eisenstein, with external assistance to attract a highly qualified candidate pool. The effort is expected to take several months.

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