RLDatix Welcomes Richard Jarvis as New Chief Technology Officer to Drive Innovation

RLDatix Welcomes a New CTO

In a strategic move to bolster its leadership team, RLDatix (RLD) has announced the appointment of Richard Jarvis as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With a robust background in developing and scaling essential technology platforms, Jarvis is set to enhance the company’s global technology strategy and promote innovation powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

A New Era for RLDatix

This appointment comes at a time when healthcare organizations are facing mounting pressures to enhance safety, efficiency, and transparency in operations. Jarvis emphasized, "Healthcare organizations are under increasing pressure to operate more safely, efficiently and transparently. RLD is uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology, data and real-world health and care operations." He aims to ensure that customers can effectively transform insights into actionable strategies that lead to measurable improvements in patient care.

Prior to his role at RLDatix, Jarvis served as Group Chief Technology Officer at EMIS Health, under the umbrella of Optum. His tenure there was marked by leading expansive engineering and analytics teams, which focused on building a digital infrastructure for primary care and pharmacy services throughout the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. His previous role as Chief Analytics Officer involved the successful launch of EMIS-X Analytics, a significant cloud-based healthcare data environment that facilitated secure, large-scale research and provided real-time intelligence for healthcare providers.

Extensive Experience in Diverse Fields

Jarvis's impressive career also includes senior positions at renowned companies such as HP Enterprise, BAE Systems, and Detica. His expertise in advanced analytics, prescriptive AI, and large-scale data platforms spans a variety of sectors, including healthcare, national security, telecommunications, and policing. This diverse experience equips him to tackle the multifaceted challenges faced by healthcare organizations today.

CEO Dan Michelson praised Jarvis, stating, "Richard brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise and a strong understanding of how technology must operate in complex, regulated, scaled environments like healthcare." His leadership is anticipated to be crucial as RLDatix continues to expand its platform capabilities and strengthen its AI functions, addressing the intricate demands related to safety, compliance, and operational efficiency across the healthcare sector.

A Commitment to Innovation

In addition to his extensive practical experience, Jarvis holds a degree in chemical engineering and has contributed to research in healthcare analytics through the OpenSAFELY collaboration. His innovative mindset is further demonstrated by his possession of patents in domains such as fraud detection and data retrieval. Jarvis also advises early-stage technology ventures, showcasing his commitment to fostering innovation in the tech world.

RLDatix aims to leverage Jarvis’s expertise to maintain its status as a leader in safety, workforce, and data solutions utilized by more than 10,000 healthcare organizations worldwide. As part of its mission, the company strives to empower healthcare providers to improve the quality of care delivered to patients, achieving safer and more efficient health services.

For more information about RLDatix and its solutions, visit rldatix.com.