With over twenty years in managing information technology initiatives, Dr. Arzt understands how to develop, deploy and support systems on any scale. As an administrator and researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, he honed his skills including successfully guiding Federal, State and foundation grants and contracts. In 1997, Dr. Arzt launched his consulting company, HLN Consulting, LLC, which provides services and support to public health agencies around the country.

In June 2008 Dr. Arzt assumed the position of Interim Vice President for Health Information Exchange Services for Vermont Information Technology Leaders, Inc. (VITL) with responsibility for the design, development, delivery, and support of technical services for Vermont's statewide Regional Health Information Organization.

Dr. Arzt is a member of HIMSS, APHA, NAPHIT, HL7, and AMIA. He is actively involved in the HL7 Electronic Health Record (EHR) and National Health Information Network (NHIN) initiatives. A frequent speaker at national conferences on health care informatics and the Public Health Information Network (PHIN), Dr. Arzt brings a national leadership perspective on quality and customized solutions.

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