Karen Zimmer

Dr. Karen Zimmer is Associate Professor in Pediatrics at Thomas Jefferson University and Executive Medical Consultant specializing in Health Information Technology, Patient Safety, and Quality Improvement. With over 25 years of healthcare experience, she consults for non-profits, health systems, government agencies, and technology vendors.

Professional roles include:

• Co-chair of Society of Diagnostic Error Practice Improvement Committee
• Medical staff at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
• Instructor at Jefferson College of Population Health
• Member of AAMI HIT Committee on Risk and Usability Standards

Previously served as Medical Director for ECRI Institute Patient Safety Organization, where she developed event management systems and led government-sponsored HIT collaboratives. Board certified in Clinical Informatics.