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Chief Information Officer 

Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals Welcome Chief Information Officer

(Beverly, MA)- Beverly and Addison Gilbert hospitals recently welcomed Andover resident Robert Laramie to the position of Chief Information Officer.

As Chief Information Officer, Rob will be working closely with all facets of Northeast Health System, which includes Beverly and Addison Gilbert hospitals, as well as a full continuum of inpatient, outpatient and behavioral health services throughout the North Shore, to foster electronic interconnectivity and develop the use of cutting-edge technology to deliver the best care possible to members of the community.

Rob joins the organization from Lahey Clinic, where he was Director of Information Systems and a leader in the development and implementation of their enterprise-wide electronic health record system. Prior to that position, Rob owned a management and systems consulting firm specializing in financial, clinical and decision support systems within the healthcare industry.

Overall, Rob has over 15 years of experience working in Healthcare Information Systems in various capacities and has led or been a part of system initiatives in over 75 different healthcare organizations across the country. He is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and holds a Masters of Science in Computer Information Systems from Bentley College.

"Information technology is integral to the effective operation of a health care organization," said Denis S. Conroy, senior vice president and chief financial officer for Northeast Health System, "and having someone with Rob's knowledge and experience will be invaluable to Northeast Health System and the communities that we serve."

Northeast Health System, Inc.

Northeast Health System, Inc. (NHS) is an integrated healthcare system comprised of a network of hospitals, behavioral health, senior health and human service affiliates offering North Shore residents general and specialized medical care. Along with Beverly and Addison Gilbert hospitals - NHS’s two acute care facilities - behavioral health services are provided through Health & Education Services, Inc., while substance abuse and preventative services are available through CAB Health & Recovery Services, Inc. In addition, NHS offers senior health services through a continuum of care including skilled nursing and assisted living centers and community based programs. For more information on Northeast Health System and its affiliates, visit www.nhshealth.org.