Donald Rucker
Donald Rucker (pronunciation: Don-ald Ruck-er) is an American physician and an influential figure in the field of health informatics. He served as the National Coordinator for Health IT from 2017 to 2021.
Etymology
The name "Donald" is of Scottish origin and means "ruler of the world". "Rucker" is of German origin and means "one who spins or cards wool".
Career
Donald Rucker is known for his significant contributions to the field of health informatics. He has been instrumental in the development and implementation of health IT policies and strategies at a national level. Prior to his role as the National Coordinator for Health IT, Rucker served in various leadership roles in the healthcare industry, including as Chief Medical Officer at Siemens.
Education
Rucker holds an MD degree from the University of Pennsylvania's School of Medicine and an MBA from the Wharton School. He also holds an MS in Medical Computer Science from Stanford.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Donald Rucker
- Wikipedia's article - Donald Rucker
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