NAPA Receives the 2025 CIO 100 Award
North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) has recently been recognized as a recipient of the prestigious 2025 CIO 100 Award, a testament to their excellence in information technology and innovation. This award, conferred by Foundry's CIO, highlights outstanding organizations that embody the highest standards of strategic and operational excellence in IT. NAPA has consistently demonstrated a commitment to leveraging technology to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
The cornerstone of NAPA’s recognition lies in their ambitious enterprise-wide initiative dubbed "Transformation to Innovation." This forward-thinking project showcases the significant contributions of NAPA's AI Center of Excellence (CoE), a team dedicated to ensuring responsible AI adoption and integration within the organization. The CoE is pivotal for fostering collaboration and accelerating impactful AI projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and aligning business strategies.
George Haddad, NAPA’s Chief Information Officer, expressed immense pride in the achievement, attributing it to the relentless dedication of the IT team, the AI Center of Excellence, and the AI Executive Committee. He acknowledged their relentless pursuit of innovation, stating, "Receiving the CIO 100 Award is a reflection of the incredible dedication and vision of our IT team. They’ve embraced change, stayed curious, and brought meaningful innovation to life—advancing the way we work to better serve our patients and partners. I’m proud of what they’ve built and remain excited about our ongoing transformation efforts."
The AI Center of Excellence serves as a strategic hub that governs AI implementation, facilitating team empowerment through skill enhancement and the establishment of best practices. This ensures that AI initiatives not only launch effectively but also yield measurable results that drive the organization forward.
Utilizing automation and AI technologies, NAPA has worked to streamline core operational functions. This includes areas like revenue cycle management, where advancements have significantly reduced days sales outstanding (DSO), enhanced quality of care, and bolstered overall operational efficiency. The organization’s talent acquisition strategies have also been transformed through AI partnerships, leading to improved recruitment processes and an enriched candidate experience.
To date, NAPA has leveraged its AI capabilities to save over 10,000 hours in operational tasks, translating to reduced costs and improved service quality across both back-office and clinical operations. Such milestones underscore the organization's dedication to maximizing resources while ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Elizabeth Cutler, the Content Director for the CIO 100 Symposium Awards, acknowledged the prestige of the award, stating, "The CIO 100 Awards recognize IT leaders who drive innovation, transformation, and business success through technology. Winning a CIO 100 Award is a true honor, highlighting the bold vision, strategic excellence, and groundbreaking impact of the most influential CIOs shaping the future of digital enterprise."
As NAPA looks to the future, the organization continues to define what excellence in healthcare delivery means, positioning itself as the nation’s leading single-specialty provider in anesthesia. With nearly 5,000 clinicians serving over 2 million patients across approximately 400 healthcare facilities in 23 states, NAPA is dedicated to redefining healthcare.
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NAPAanesthesia.com. The acknowledgment from the CIO 100 Awards further cements NAPA's status as a leader in both anesthesia services and technological integration, showcasing their commitment not only to efficiency but also to excellence in patient care.