symplr Strengthens Leadership with Susan Grant as Chief Clinical Officer to Enhance Healthcare Operations

symplr Appoints Susan Grant as Chief Clinical Officer

symplr®, a pioneer in enterprise healthcare operations software, has announced the significant appointment of Susan Grant, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, as its new Chief Clinical Officer. With over three decades of experience in clinical leadership and innovation in healthcare, Grant is set to lead initiatives designed to streamline administrative processes, prioritize clinician needs, and ultimately enhance patient outcomes while contributing to the growth of symplr.

Prior to her new role at symplr, Grant was the Executive Vice President and Chief Experience Officer at Wellstar Health System. Her impressive career has also seen her take on leadership positions at renowned healthcare organizations such as Beaumont Health, Emory Healthcare, the University of Washington Medical Center, and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Her breadth of experience positions her well to tackle the challenges facing the healthcare sector today.

"Susan is a healthcare legend who shares our belief in the transformative impact that technology can have on the entire healthcare ecosystem," stated symplr's CEO, Schaknowski. Grant’s vision and expertise will be critical as the company focuses on advancing its platform to better cater to the needs of both clinicians and patients.

Her appointment highlights symplr's commitment to addressing key industry issues, including workforce shortages and clinician burnout. Grant is recognized for her ability to integrate clinical best practices with innovative technology to drive meaningful change in the field. In addition to her new role at symplr, she serves on the Board of Directors for The DAISY Foundation™, which honors nursing excellence through initiatives like Moments that Matter. Her leadership team at Wellstar North Fulton has been recognized for its clinical excellence in 2023.

At symplr, Grant will concentrate on addressing the needs of clinicians in product development, enhancing workforce management capabilities, and pushing forward clinical governance strategies. She emphasizes the importance of ensuring that caregivers can dedicate sufficient time to building relationships with patients, which is central to symplr's mission. "I'm honored to join this incredible team. I look forward to driving innovative solutions that support care teams, facilitate the best possible outcomes for patients, and contribute to symplr's continued growth," Grant remarked.

As a leader in enterprise healthcare operations, symplr provides critical software and services that have gained the trust of healthcare leaders for over 30 years. Their solutions are utilized in more than 400 U.S. health plans and in 9 of the 10 largest U.S. hospitals. symplr’s cloud-based applications enhance operations across various functions—including provider data management, workforce management, compliance, and quality and safety—allowing healthcare professionals to shift their focus back to what they do best: delivering high-quality patient care. To learn more about symplr's innovative solutions, visit www.symplr.com.