Richard Crews, CAHIMS, SHIMSS

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Senior Digital Transformation Analyst at Tampa General Hospital

Tampa, Florida, United States

Overview

Richard is a Senior Digital Transformation Analyst at Tampa General Hospital and President of the HIMSS Central & North Florida Chapter. He is an Epic MyChart certified professional with 12+ years of experience driving digital strategy and workflow optimization in healthcare. Colleagues describe him as energetic, innovative, and a hands-on team player.

He is passionate about improving healthcare outcomes through technology. Richard is also a published professional, having co-authored a piece on establishing surveillance reports to detect practices susceptible to drug diversion.

Personality Overview

Persuasive

Achievement-Oriented

Informal

They like to keep things under control.  They will bat for you if they come to believe in you. They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.

Topics They Care About

Digital Health Strategy
His role at Tampa General Hospital involves advancing the enterprise digital strategy, including cloud modernization, EHR optimization, and implementing virtual care tools to improve patient experiences.
Healthcare Informatics
He is a leader in healthcare informatics, specializing in systems analysis, solution design, and using data-driven decision-making to enhance both patient care and operational performance.
Professional Networking
As President of a large HIMSS chapter, he is deeply involved in organizing industry events, securing sponsorships, and fostering a strong community for HealthIT professionals.

Media Appearances

A Look at the Hospital Room of the Future at Tampa General Hospital. Featured in Healthcare IT Today

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Tampa General Hospital Earns Top Scores in 2024 Digital Health Most Wired Survey. Featured in Tampa General Hospital

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Work History

12-2025
Senior Digital Transformation Analyst at Tampa General Hospital
7-2025
President at HIMSS Central & North Florida Chapter
7-2024 - 7-2025
President Elect at HIMSS Central & North Florida Chapter
6-2024 - 12-2025
Senior Inpatient Clinical Informatics Analyst at Tampa General Hospital
6-2022 - 7-2024
Executive Board Member - Secretary at HIMSS Central & North Florida Chapter

Education

Bachelor of Science - BS from Western Governors University

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Insights For Selling To Richard

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Address your competition clearly and confidently
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation

DONT's

  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Richard is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Richard

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Richard move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Richard take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Richard

Personality Compatibility


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