Dr. John Glaser is a distinguished figure in the healthcare information technology sector, currently serving as an Executive-in-Residence at Harvard Medical School, bringing his extensive expertise to one of the world’s leading medical institutions. His present role follows a significant tenure as senior vice president of population health at Cerner Corporation, a major player in health information technology services.
Prior to his position at Cerner, John Glaser held the chief executive officer role at Siemens Health Services, demonstrating his leadership capabilities in large-scale healthcare organizations. His career trajectory also includes his time as chief information officer at Partners HealthCare, where he navigated the complexities of information management within a prominent healthcare system.
Beyond corporate roles, John Glaser has been instrumental in shaping the healthcare IT landscape through his involvement with key industry bodies. He was the founding chair of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and served as past president of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), two influential organizations in the field. Further underscoring his leadership, John was a former chair of the board of the American Telemedicine Association and the Global Agenda Council on Digital Health at the World Economic Forum. His insights were also sought at the federal level as a Senior Advisor to the US Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology within the Department of Health and Human Services.
John Glaser’s commitment extends to board service for various organizations including Carlton Willard Village, the Scottsdale Institute, the National Committee for Quality Assurance, Lumeon, Wellsheet, and Relatient, reflecting his broad engagement across the healthcare spectrum.
His contributions have been recognized with numerous accolades, such as the John P. Glaser Innovation Award, established in his honor by the School of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center. He is also a recipient of the William B. Stead Thought Leadership Award from the American Medical Informatics Association and the Lifetime Achievement Award from CHIME, solidifying his legacy in the industry.
Academically accomplished, John Glaser earned his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota and has contributed significantly to the body of knowledge in healthcare IT with over 200 articles and four books. He imparts his knowledge as faculty at the UTHealth School of Biomedical Informatics and the Harvard School of Public Health, and previously at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, shaping future leaders in the field.
