Mark D. Amey

Chief Information Officer
USC University Hospital and
USC Norris Cancer Hospital

 Mark D. Amey joined USC as chief information officer for several units in September of 2009. 

Amey leads development and implementation of information technology (IT) strategic plans and procedures for USC University Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, the Keck School of Medicine and the Doctors of USC physician group.

One of Amey's top priorities is creating a seamless information delivery system among these entities, enhancing faculty and staff communication and patient care delivery.

Amey previously served as regional CIO and vice president of Ascension Health Information Services in Tucson, Ariz., and the Carondelet Health Network hospitals of Ascension Health. There he was responsible for regional leadership and management of information services for eight hospitals totaling 1,461 beds, various clinics and related services. He also served as the liaison between the system office, regional and hospital executives, physicians, board members and customers. Prior to that Amey was chief information officer of the Southern California region for Adventist Health, which included five hospitals.