St. Mary Medical Center names CMIO

Baber Ghauri, MD, MBA, has joined St. Mary Medical Center as CMIO, a newly created position to help standardize processes of evidence-based quality care, the Langhorne, Pa., hospital announced. In this role, Ghauri will help develop and implement computerized provider order entry (CPOE) at St. Mary as part of a system-wide effort to support meaningful use of EHRs.

Ghauri received a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Philadelphia University, and his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the Drexel University School of Medicine, where he also served as chief medical resident, and has been recognized for achievements in teaching. Ghauri also earned an MBA from Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business.

 

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