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Dr. Al Bonnema serves as Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) at Kettering Health, where he helps lead the design and use of technology that supports doctors, nurses, and care teams. A physician informaticist with deep experience in healthcare innovation, Dr. Bonnema works to ensure that clinical information systems improve patient safety, care quality, and day-to-day operations. He also plays a key role on leadership committees, representing the voice of physicians and helping guide decisions that make health technology more effective and easier to use. His work focuses on aligning technology with the needs of both care teams and patients.
As CMIO, Dr. Bonnema leads Clinical Informatics, Enterprise Data Services, Research and Innovation, and the Clinical Informatics Fellowship, guiding their strategy and day-to-day performance to ensure that health technology supports high-quality care, efficient resource use, and a positive experience for both patients and care teams. He works closely with physicians, nurses, and operational leaders to align technology with real-world clinical needs. His efforts have helped streamline workflows, enhance the use of health data to support patient care, and promote innovative solutions that strengthen both care delivery and organizational performance.
Before joining Kettering Health, Dr. Bonnema held national leadership roles in health technology and innovation with the U.S. Department of Defense and the Military Health System. As Chief Health Information Officer for the Defense Health Agency, he oversaw IT systems that supported care for 9.6 million patients and 150,000 medical personnel worldwide. He also led genomic research and artificial intelligence initiatives at the Air Force Research Lab, focusing on advanced tools to enhance infectious disease surveillance and human performance. Earlier in his career, he served as CMIO for the U.S. Air Force Medical Service, where he directed the global rollout of the military’s electronic health record system and helped develop national platforms for population health, clinical data, and analytics. Dr. Bonnema brings a rare combination of innovation, clinical expertise, and leadership to every aspect of his work.