NYC Gazette

Episcopal Health Services (EHS) has announced the appointment of John Rossi as Vice President, Chief Digital Information Officer, and Robert Bloise, Jr., DMSc, MS, PA-C, as Chief Quality Officer.

In his new role, Mr. Rossi will lead EHS's digital transformation and IT modernization efforts. His focus will be on eliminating paper-based processes and outdated systems while working closely with executive leadership to enhance electronic health records (EHR), cloud computing, cybersecurity, and advanced analytics. Mr. Rossi will also serve as a bridge between clinical, operational, and IT teams to promote innovation and process automation.

Mr. Rossi brings 25 years of experience in IT and information security leadership to EHS. He previously spent 14 years at Stamford Health, where he served as Executive Director of IT & Chief Information Security Officer for a decade. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from Iona College and is certified in Information Systems Security Professional and Six Sigma Green Belt.

Dr. Bloise will oversee quality and patient safety in his role as Chief Quality Officer. His responsibilities include infection prevention and control, risk management, regulatory compliance, and accreditation. Dr. Bloise aims to foster a culture of high reliability within the organization.

With nearly 10 years of experience in quality and patient safety, Dr. Bloise has served at New York-Presbyterian Hospital for the past seven years as Senior Director of Quality, Analytics & Patient Safety. He holds a Doctorate of Medical Science degree from the University of Lynchburg among other qualifications.

“The addition of Mr. Rossi and Dr. Bloise strengthens our ability to provide high-quality, person-centered care to the community we serve,” said Donald T. Morrish, MD, MMM, Chief Executive Officer at EHS.

John Rossi assumes his position as Vice President while Robert Bloise steps into his role as Chief Quality Officer at Episcopal Health Services.

Episcopal Health Services Inc., located on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York provides comprehensive medical services regardless of patients' ability to pay.