Chad Ready is a healthcare technology leader with more than 20 years of experience connecting clinical operations, enterprise IT strategy, and healthcare systems innovation. His career spans EHR implementation, healthcare systems integration, project lifecycle management, clinical billing operations, SQL/database reporting, cloud solutions, and HIPAA-compliant infrastructure. Chad has led full-cycle EHR deployments, mergers and acquisitions, enterprise-wide IT rollouts, and major integration projects for both large healthcare organizations and private practice networks.

Known for his ability to translate complex technical systems into real-world clinical value, Chad brings deep expertise in platforms including NextGen, Cerner, Athena, eClinicalWorks, and EPIC. His background includes serving as CIO/Managing Partner of a healthcare startup, consulting with multi-site behavioral health systems, and overseeing nationwide EHR migrations. Chad began his career in the U.S. Navy as an IT Specialist, building a foundation of discipline, leadership, and innovation that continues to shape his work today. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems, with certifications in HIPAA, EHR/PM systems, and network management.