I am Robert Gallagher, a dedicated health information management and technology professional. I serve as Manager of Revenue Cycle Applications at Emory Healthcare, where I lead digital strategy, governance, vendor collaboration, and team development to support Health Information Management (HIM), Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI), and coding operations.

My professional interests include leading improvements in health IT usability and user experience, driving revenue cycle efficiency, and advancing digital health equity.

I am currently pursuing admission to doctoral programs in health administration and informatics, and seeking adjunct teaching opportunities in HIM and healthcare administration.

Teaching Interests

• Healthcare delivery systems

• HIM and revenue cycle management

• Health information systems

• Health statistics and data visualizations

• Project management 

Research Interests

• Governance and management of health IT

• Ethical and sustainable adoption of AI and automation

• Reducing clinician burden and improving workflow efficiency

• Usability and user experience in digital health systems

• Digital health equity and equitable access to technology

• Data governance and reliable decision support

I invite you to learn more about my experience, achievements, and academic work, and to explore what drives my work and vision. Connect with me on LinkedIn to discuss collaborations and opportunities in health information management and technology.