Lfhimss Mark Anderson

CEO of AC Group, Inc. COO of 100 Hands CIN

Mark Anderson is the CEO and Owner of AC Group, Inc., a healthcare technology advisory and research firm based in Montgomery, Texas. With over 37 years of experience in the healthcare sector, he is recognized as one of the leading healthcare IT research futurists in the nation. His expertise encompasses strategic, policy, and organizational considerations within the healthcare landscape, particularly focusing on electronic health records (EHR), practice management systems (PMS), and vendor evaluations in the healthcare marketplace.1 2 4

Professional Background

Current Role: As CEO of AC Group since February 1999, Anderson has specialized in evaluating, selecting, and ranking vendors in the PMS/EHR market. He publishes semi-annual reports on vendor functionality and usability, which have been utilized by over 50,000 physicians since 2002.1 2 5
Previous Positions: Anderson has held significant roles including:
- Worldwide Head of Healthcare for META Group, Inc.
- Chief Information Officer (CIO) at West Tennessee Healthcare.
- Corporate CIO for the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Health System.
- Executive Director for Management Services for Denver Health and Harris County Hospital District.1 2 4

Education and Certifications

Anderson earned his Bachelor's degree in Business from California State University, Northridge, and is completing an MBA in Health Care Administration. He holds several professional certifications:

Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS)
Fellow with the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) .1 4

Contributions to Healthcare IT

Mark Anderson has spoken at over 800 conferences since 2000, sharing insights on healthcare technology and practices. His work includes conducting operational reviews and technology selections for various healthcare organizations, ranging from small physician offices to large integrated delivery networks (IDNs). He has also served as an expert witness in numerous legal cases involving healthcare IT implementations.1 2 3

Current Focus

At AC Group, Anderson continues to lead initiatives aimed at improving healthcare technology decision-making processes for providers and payers alike. His firm is known for its comprehensive methodologies that assist smaller hospitals in selecting EHR systems tailored to their specific needs.2 5