Electronic record conversion reflects world of future

There’s no doubting the credentials of Russ Branzell when it comes to knowing about the ongoing conversion from paper to electronic medical records.

Branzell, chief information officer for Poudre Valley Health System, has been overseeing the process for PVHS’ two hospitals – Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins and Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland – as well as the Poudre Valley Medical Group, which encompasses PVHS-affiliated medical practices.

But he’s also involved with the changeover at the state level through C4 – the Colorado CIO Communications Collaborative – and on the national level as the Colorado coordinator for CHIME, the…