The Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health is pleased to announce that Chris Harle, chair of the Department of Health Policy and Management, will add to his responsibilities the role of chief information officer (CIO) of the Regenstrief Institute.
As CIO, Harle will lead operations and management of Regenstrief Data Services, a critical division that leverages data and informatics assets to support groundbreaking healthcare research. He and his team will oversee access to Indiana Network for Patient Care (INPC) data for research purposes and provide resources and expertise to researchers from various disciplines who seek to advance healthcare through data-driven insights. The INPC is managed by the Indiana Health Information Exchange (IHIE) and is one of the nation’s largest statewide health information exchanges.
Harle’s appointment strengthens the partnership between the Fairbanks School of Public Health and the Regenstrief Institute, bolstering our joint commitment to using data to address key health challenges. This collaboration will help drive innovations in healthcare delivery and public health, benefiting communities across Indiana and beyond.
"Chris's dual role as both chair of our Health Policy and Management department and CIO at Regenstrief enhances the collaboration between our two institutions, creating even more opportunities to leverage data for transformative health solutions," said Nir Menachemi, professor and dean of the Fairbanks School. "We are incredibly proud of Chris’s accomplishments and excited to see the positive impact of his leadership in this expanded capacity."
Harle’s research expertise includes the design and evaluation of health information systems, with a particular focus on developing tools for chronic disease care and supporting safe opioid prescribing. His work is widely recognized and will continue to support the Fairbanks School’s mission of advancing health in Indiana.
Effective November 1, this new appointment highlights Harle’s impressive contributions to the fields of biomedical informatics and public health. In mid-November, he will also be inducted as a fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics (ACMI), a prestigious honor recognizing his significant contributions to the field.