Chief Information & Innovation Officer

MLK Community Healthcare

TRACY DONEGAN, MHA

Tracy Donegan is a seasoned healthcare industry expert with over three decades of experience, currently serving as the Chief Information and Innovation Officer (CIIO) at MLK Community Healthcare (MLKCH), a groundbreaking new hospital. Tracy played a pivotal role as a core team member in the establishment of MLKCH, contributing to the design and implementation of its IT infrastructure and applications within the hospital. Under her leadership as CIIO, Tracy’s team achieved Level 7 of the HIMSS Analytics Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model in 2018 and 2022, as well as the Most Wired designation in 2019 and 2021.

Tracy's extensive career spans leadership and consulting roles across diverse healthcare sectors, including freestanding hospitals, health systems, durable medical equipment, and home care providers. Her versatile skill set encompasses strategy, digital transformation, consolidations, outsourcing, and large-scale system implementations. Tracy is known for her ability to motivate teams, build relationships, mentor emerging professionals, and foster connections.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Tracy is actively involved in industry organizations and boards. She has been consistently recognized by Becker's Hospital Review as one of the 'Hospital and Health System's CIOs to Know' for five consecutive years. Tracy has contributed her expertise to organizations such as the Healthcare Financial Management Association, where she served on the Board of Directors, and the College of Healthcare Information Management, where she was part of the Most Wired Work Group. Additionally, Tracy serves on the advisory board of ScaleHealth, a global health innovation ecosystem, and the Advisory Council of Fierce Healthcare Magazine.

Tracy Donegan's multifaceted career, dedication to healthcare leadership, and active participation in professional associations and boards make her a prominent and influential figure in the industry.