Advancing Strategic Healthcare IT Partnerships
Bainbridge Island, WA – January 21, 2026 — Health Systems Informatics (HSi), a healthcare IT advisory and consulting firm dedicated exclusively to supporting hospitals and health systems, announces the appointment of Kathy Kerbel as Vice President of Business Development. In this role, Kerbel will deepen health system partnerships and expand the firm’s presence across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
With more than two decades of experience in healthcare IT consulting, professional services, and technology staffing, Kerbel brings a relationship-driven approach to business development aligning closely with HSi’s mission to serve as a trusted partner to healthcare organizations navigating digital transformation, EHR strategy, and complex operational change.
“Healthcare leaders are under immense pressure to modernize technology while improving quality of care,” said Scott Generazo, Executive Vice President at HSi. “Welcoming Kathy onto our team strengthens HSi’s ability to meet clients where they are. Her deep understanding of healthcare IT ecosystems, combined with her focus on long-term partnership, makes her a natural fit for HSi and our clients.”
Throughout her career, Kerbel has held senior leadership roles across national markets, consistently delivering multimillion-dollar revenue growth while building trusted, consultative relationships with C-suite and IT leaders. Her experience spans healthcare IT consulting, EHR and ERP initiatives, digital transformation programs, and managed staffing solutions, with direct engagement across Epic, Oracle Health, payer platforms, and enterprise systems. She is recognized for her ability to quickly understand complex organizational needs and translate them into practical, high-touch solutions that drive measurable outcomes.
“Joining HSi gives me the unique opportunity to offer clients the best practices of both large and boutique consulting firms. HSi is nimble, collaborative, and treats clients as true partners,” said Kerbel. “With decades of experience dedicated entirely to healthcare IT, the company brings a level of depth and focus that puts its advisory and consulting services in a truly high‑touch category. Our delivery executives and consultants bring extensive clinical, technical, and operational expertise to every engagement. It’s an honor to join the team and help expand HSi’s reach across health systems and hospitals.”
About HSi
Now in its 15th year, Health Systems Informatics (HSi) continues to partner with healthcare organizations to advance digital innovation for healthier patients, providers, and communities. HSi helps its clients strategically problem-solve, providing the clinical and technical capabilities to review, advise, and develop strategic plans for health system IT and clinical informatics efforts. Combining expertise in assessment and action, HSi walks with its clients from planning through implementation and beyond.
For details about our core services, client case studies, and insight from our consultants, visit the website at hsi-corp.com. Look for HSi on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.
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Danielle Sage
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