Remembering Neal Patterson

Like many in the healthcare world, I was greatly saddened to hear of the death of Neal Patterson, co-founder and CEO of Cerner Corp. His passing is a huge loss for not only Cerner, but for the healthcare industry overall. Neal was a true pioneer in the development of healthcare information technology, and the resulting impact for patients, providers and the system as a whole has been profound.

As both a competitor and collaborator, Neal was in a class of his own, always bringing incredible vision and passion to his work. My sincere condolences to Neal’s family, friends and colleagues at Cerner. His impact on healthcare will be felt for decades to come.