Edward Barthell

Edward Barthell is a successful entrepreneur and a nationally recognized leader in medical informatics.

He is currently leading EmOpti, a company that specializes in patient flow optimization in emergency departments and acute care settings.

Edward has a background in medical informatics, holding a Master of Science degree from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Throughout his career, Edward Barthell has held key roles in various organizations including Chief Executive Officer at EmOpti, Inc., Vice President Clinical Solutions and Medical Director Americas at Caradigm, Director Connected Health at Microsoft, President and CEO at the National Institute for Medical Informatics, Founder and Chief Medical Officer at EMSystem, and Executive Vice President / Chief Information Officer at Infinity HealthCare.

Under Edward's leadership, EmOpti achieved significant improvements in patient flow and enhanced the overall patient experience for one of the largest health systems in the nation.

To learn more about the impact of EmOpti, you can read the case study on Advocate Aurora Health on their website.