Becker's Healthcare January 14, 2025
Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare recently appointed a former Epic executive to oversee its transition to the EHR vendor.
Becker’s caught up with Robert Hartmann, the new vice president of EHR transformation at the three-hospital system, about his plans and hopes for the Epic switch. The conversation has been lightly edited for brevity and clarity.
Question: Can you tell me why you decided to take on the role and how unique it is compared to others in the industry?
Robert Hartmann: I’m inspired by a future where technology allows patients — and all of us — to live healthier, more fulfilled lives. That future exists in pockets today. We’ve decoded the human genome, and we have AI innovations like ambient listening. But...