Stetson Berg

Healthcare IT CIO | Digital Transformation Leader | $50M+ Portfolio Management | Driving Innovation for 115M+ Americans

Role
Chief Information Officer at Optum
Location
Albuquerque, NM, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Stetson Berg

Healthcare IT executive with a proven track record of delivering transformational results at enterprise scale. I\'ve led $50+ million digital portfolios impacting 115+ million Americans while driving measurable outcomes including $47M in projected savings and 3,517% growth in digital service utilization.What sets me apart:Built and scaled telehealth programs from 483 to 176,425 annual visits in one yearArchitected behavioral health information exchange connecting 19 systems statewideLed cross-functional teams of 2,100+ healthcare professionals across complex matrix organizationsDelivered enterprise-wide digital transformation while maintaining 99%+ system reliabilityCurrently serving as National Digital Strategy & Patient Experience Innovation Manager at CVS Health, I partner with C-suite executives to translate business objectives into technology-forward solutions that optimize quality, satisfaction, and efficiency for millions of Americans.Core expertise: Enterprise EHR systems (Cerner), Health Information Exchange (HIE), telehealth platforms, AI/ML integration, Agile/DevOps methodologies, and healthcare cybersecurity protocols.Passionate about: Leveraging emerging technologies to improve healthcare access, reduce costs, and enhance patient outcomes—particularly for underserved populations. Key Skills Healthcare Information TechnologyDigital TransformationTelehealthProject Portfolio ManagementEnterprise ArchitectureHealth Information Exchange (HIE)Artificial Intelligence (AI)Electronic Health Records (EHR)Healthcare InnovationAgile Project ManagementAdditional Skills:Population Health ManagementHealthcare CybersecurityHIPAA ComplianceBehavioral HealthMachine LearningData AnalyticsC-Suite CollaborationChange ManagementBudget ManagementGrant Writing

Experience

  1. Chief Information Officer

    Optum

    Nov 2025 — Present

    CIO of United Healthcare Community and State New Mexico

Education

  • Central New Mexico Community College

    Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

  • The University of New Mexico

    Master of Healthcare Administration, Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management

    2016 — 2018

  • The University of New Mexico

    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Counseling Psychology

    2009 — 2012

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