Jim Tarwater

About Jim Tarwater

A passionate, results-driven executive with a proven track record in healthcare IT operations, enterprise system implementations and business integration and administration. As the VP of Business Technology Partnerships at Premise Health, I am dedicated to maximizing service quality, cost-effectiveness, and business development through innovative solutions. With over twenty years of leadership experience, I have directed numerous successful initiatives that have improved operational efficiency and enhanced the overall client and customer experience.Throughout my career, I have excelled in the planning, implementation and support of enterprise software applications. Throughout my career I have established and developed business and technology teams. I have a keen understanding of the complexities and challenges faced by organizations, whether startup or established, and I leverage my expertise to drive transformative change. Through the implementation of cutting-edge technologies and diverse teams, I have consistently achieved significant improvements in service delivery, operational performance, and meeting budgets, KPIs and operational outcomes.One of my key strengths lies in my ability to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities. I possess a high sense of urgency and a relentless drive to achieve success. Whether it\'s through strategic partnerships or cost-effective procurement, I am skilled in leveraging resources to drive business growth and expansion.In my current role at Premise Health, I lead the Technology Business Partnership team ensuring that all employees achieve succes in their interactions with the IT department and associated technology. Prior to my current position, I held leadership roles at reputable organizations such as W Squared, Fresenius Medical Care, and Renal Advantage Inc. These experiences have equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of the business operations ranging from information technology to integration management and corporate office integration.I invite you to connect with me to explore potential collaborations or discuss industry trends and challenges. Together, we can create innovative solutions that drive business growth and improve healthcare outcomes. Let\'s connect and make a positive impact in the healthcare industry.

Experience

1. VP, Applications Data Integration

   Premise Health

   May 2025 — Present

   Develop and execute the company\'s overall data integration strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of developers, integration specialists and business analysts while fostering a collaborative, innovative, and results-driven culture within the data integration team.

Education

• University of West Florida

  B.S., Systems Science / Business

  1982 — 1986

• Millsaps College

  MBA, Business

  1993 — 1994

Skills

• Healthcare Management
• Emr
• Disaster Recovery
• Healthcare Industry
• Managed Care
• Leadership
• Budgeting
• Healthcare
• Business Development
• Management
• Healthcare Information Technology
• Electronic Medical Record (Emr)
• Business Process
• Integration
• IT Management
• Hipaa
• Ehr
• Medicare
• Business Process Improvement
• Active Directory
• Executive Management
• Project Management
• Hl7
• Revenue Cycle
• Revenue Cycle Management
• Software Documentation
• IT Strategy
• Process Improvement
• Vendor Management
• Health Information Exchange
• Strategic Planning
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Informatics
• Enterprise Software
• Healthcare Information Technology (Hit)
• Budgets
• U.s. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (Hipaa)
• Physicians
• Healthcare Consulting
• Hospitals