

About Karla
Karla Arzola is an experienced Health Information Technology Executive with 20 years of experience in delivering business solutions. Karla earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso, a Masters in Medical Informatics from Northwestern University, and has certifications in Six Sigma, Health Information Management Systems (CPHIMS), Professional Consultancy, and Healthcare Chief Information Officer (CHCIO). She is best known for her expertise in utilizing people, process, and technology as the key factors to drive transformation. Her passion for leading change can be traced back to the beginning of her career when she was working at Stanley as a Process Improvement and Manufacturing Engineer, and later with GE as a New Product Introduction Manager. In 2010, she had the opportunity to transition to the healthcare industry and served as Director of Clinical Information Systems, and as Senior Director for Campus Technology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Karla is passionate about developing and helping people; as a leader and mentor she focuses on building confident, empowered, and engaged teams. She also volunteers her time to multiple non-profit organizations including dog rescues. Karla moved to Colorado in September of 2019 with her husband Drew and their 5 dogs Lilly, Maggie, Arya, Jolene and Ben.
Episodes featuring Karla
24 episodes


Interview in Action @ CHIME '23 - Barbara Franta, UChicago Medicine

Interview in Action @ CHIME '23 - Inderpal Kohli, VP & CIO, Englewood Hospital

Interview in Action @ CHIME '23 - William Wilson, VP & CTO, Stanford Children's Health

Interview in Action @ CHIME '23 - Beth Cooper, SVP, Product Engin. & Data Strategy, Tivity Health

Interview in Action @ CHIME '23 - Kevin Peck, US Army & Jen Fowkes, McKinsey & Company

Interview in Action @ CHIME '23 - Marshall Pearson, HCA Healthcare & Caitlin Ursini, Notable

TownHall: Enhancing Clinician Satisfaction: Bridging the Gap with Priscilla Frase, MD

TownHall: Creating an Award-Winning Hepatitis C Program in a Rural Community with Linda Williams

TownHall: Transforming Careers and Lives: Insights from a Healthcare IT Coach with Sarah Richardson

TownHall: How One System Learned from Mistakes to Create a Better Program
