Richard Temple

Rich Temple is an accomplished healthcare executive with extensive experience in information technology leadership and strategic advisory roles. Currently serving as Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Deborah Heart and Lung Center since October 2015, Rich oversees critical healthcare IT initiatives for a specialty hospital known for cardiology and pulmonary services. Prior to this role, Rich founded Richard Temple & Associates, LLC, providing strategic consulting to healthcare providers, with a focus on physician alignment, interoperability, and the effective deployment of technology for improved patient care. Rich's previous positions include Vice President of Provider Systems at HighPoint Solutions, National Practice Director at Beacon Partners, and Chief Information Officer for organizations such as ARISTACARE HEALTH SERVICES and Catholic Health Initiatives. Rich holds an MBA in Marketing from the University of Pittsburgh and a BA in Political Science from the University of Rochester.