Headquartered in Brentwood, Tenn., Ovation Healthcare is partnered with 375+ clients in 47 states from critical access hospitals to large health systems. For more than 45 years, Ovation Healthcare has supported hospitals and health systems through a portfolio of shared services – Octave Leadership Advisory Services, Elevate Supply and Expense Management Solutions, Amplify Revenue Cycle Management, Cadence Clinical Services and Tempo Technology Services – designed to provide scale and efficiency to hospital business operations. To learn how, visit OvationHC.com or connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter
As the President of Tempo Technology Services, John Mason brings over thirty years of progressive leadership and technology experience to clients. In previous roles, John was responsible for delivering a wide array of competitive advantage, technology-enabled, patient-centric business, clinical and facility solutions to the rural market, as well as the large, integrated delivery network. John continues to establish a collaborative and empowering environment and plays a key role in driving change in the health IT landscape.
Dean Paquette stands at the forefront of healthcare IT leadership with over 30 years of distinguished experience. As an executive, he has consistently bridged the divide between advanced technology and the ever-evolving healthcare landscape. Dean’s expertise encompasses not just strategic technology alignment but also the enhancement of healthcare processes through innovation, portfolio management, and executive collaboration. Trusted by CEOs and CIOs alike, Dean’s commitment ensures that our solutions are not just technologically advanced but also resonate with board-level objectives, driving both efficiency and excellence in healthcare IT delivery.
Praveen Pulukuri is a distinguished and innovation-driven technology strategy executive. Recognized as a top-gun performer for being a global leader and turnaround specialist, Praveen brings a wealth of experience in architecting and leading effective global solutions with successful hands-on delivery capabilities. He has pioneered and implemented global enterprise strategies, as well as transformation plans for major Fortune 50 companies within the Healthcare & Life Sciences, Auto, Manufacturing, Government, Defense, Energy, Transportation & Logistics, Banking & Financial Services, Engineering, Consumer Electronics, Telecommunications, and Software industry segments.
Jody brings over 25 years of experience in clinical informatics to Tempo Technology Services. She oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of information systems that support clinical care. Throughout her career, she has served as a registered nurse, a clinical informatics specialist, and an information technology leader. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wayne State University and a master’s in nursing from University of Windsor. Jody is driven by her passion for utilizing technology to improve patient outcomes, quality of care, clinician experience, and health care delivery.
With over 30 years of dedicated expertise in the field of information security and cybersecurity, Ken has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to safeguarding digital landscapes in an ever-evolving technological era. As a seasoned executive, his operational acumen spans across the global landscape, providing organizations with the essential shield against digital threats. Throughout Ken’s career, he has consistently delivered solutions that marry state-of-the-art technology with strategic foresight. Ken’s unwavering commitment to enhancing security measures and fostering a cyber-resilient environment has made him a trusted leader in the information security and cybersecurity industry.
With an extensive background spanning over twenty years as an IT executive in a diverse industry portfolio, Mike Wesolowski brings his experience to Tempo Technology Services. Throughout his career, Mike has established multi-layer executive relationships based on trust, transparency, and credibility. His areas of expertise include IT operational start-ups and turnarounds, IT outsourcing and multi-sourcing, and global enterprise IT operations. In previous roles, Mike has been key in establishing strategic partnerships and improving client development, service delivery performance, and voice-of-customer scores.
Tylena Horton is an IT professional with over 30 years of experience in healthcare and IT. She initially began her career in the healthcare sector, but her roles soon shifted to Information Technology, leading her to progress through various leadership positions in the field. At Tempo Technology Services, her current duties involve aligning IT services with business requirements and prioritizing the streamlined and effective delivery of IT solutions.
Rhonda is a seasoned executive with an impressive career trajectory spanning over 25 years in numerous industries across international markets. Her varied experience includes C-level positions in both public and private companies, as well as collaborations with Federal and State agencies. Rhonda’s professional journey is marked by a notable record of success in growth, transformation and capability-building for businesses of all sizes.
John Filipovich is an IT Production Operations professional with years of account delivery experience in multiple industries, including healthcare and life sciences. John is focused on building high-performance cross-functional teams, delivering service excellence at reduced cost, and optimizing production environments.
With more than 25 years of experience in healthcare IT, Matt is a seasoned professional, particularly skilled in electronic health record (EHR) implementations, optimization, issue prioritization and resolution, governance, and change management. His expertise is underscored by 12 years of dedicated service in deploying Epic systems (Inpatient and Ambulatory), where he focused on end-user engagement, system build, support, and project management oversight, ensuring streamlined operations and enhanced patient care through technological advancements.
John Faust has more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare IT management industry, encompassing all aspects of healthcare IT operations: Financial, Clinical, Staffing, Project Management, Software & Data Integration, Interoperability/HIE, Data Analytics & Reporting, Strategy Alignment, IT Governance, and Regulatory Initiatives. He has served IT Executive roles in large healthcare IDNs (CHS and LifePoint) providing expertise and thought leadership in IT operations and EMR implementations. He also held leadership roles in both consultancy and healthcare software provider sectors.
Adam Santorilla is a highly accomplished, results-driven IT leader with over 15 years of experience in IT project management, strategy development, and healthcare transformation. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated success in leading ambitious organizational change objectives by leveraging project management best practices. Adam is responsible for the development of new PMOs, management and maturity of existing PMOs, and formalization of organizational IT governance structures.