Michael Archuleta is a highly respected leader in the field of Health Information Technology and serves as the Chief Information Officer of Mt. San Rafael Hospital in Trinidad, Colorado. He is widely recognized for his innovative and visionary leadership skills and has been honored with several awards and recognitions, including being named a Top Hospital and Health System CIO to know and receiving the HITEC 100 award, which recognizes the most influential Hispanics in the technology industry.

As an active member of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives, Michael advises and guides healthcare providers on the adoption and integration of HIT. He is also a technology and cybersecurity advisor and board member of several startups, leveraging his expertise to foster the growth of new healthcare technologies. Additionally, Michael is a renowned speaker on HIT topics, sharing his insights and knowledge with healthcare professionals across the industry.

Michael was recently appointed by the Governor of Colorado to serve as a Commissioner on the Colorado eHealth Commission, where he provides expert guidance on advancing health information technology in the state.

Under Michael\’s leadership, Mt. San Rafael Hospital has become one of the leading hospitals in Colorado for leveraging advanced technology to enhance the patient and provider experience. Through his innovative and driven approach, the hospital has achieved HIMSS Analytics Stage Six recognition, a significant accomplishment only attained by thirty percent of U.S. hospitals. Furthermore, the Information Systems Department under Michael\’s direction has been awarded the Healthcare\’s Most Wired Award for seven consecutive years (2015-2021), recognizing the hospital\’s exceptional progress in adopting and integrating health information technology to improve performance in infrastructure, business, administrative management, quality, safety, and clinical integration.

Michael Archuleta\’s impact on the healthcare industry is immense, and his contributions have earned him widespread recognition and respect. He continues to lead the way in implementing and advancing health information technology, helping to improve patient outcomes and revolutionize the healthcare industry.