RLDatix, a connected healthcare operations software and services provider, has appointed Dan Michelson as its new chief executive officer (CEO) and a board member, effective 1 November 2024.

Michelson is recognised for his experience in the healthcare sector, spanning over three decades, and significant contributions to building and scaling companies.

His career highlights include a ten-year tenure as CEO of Strata Decision Technology, a company used by US hospitals and healthcare delivery systems.

Under his leadership, Strata was sold to Roper Technologies in 2015, where he continued as CEO for a further seven years.

His previous roles include chief strategy officer and chief marketing officer at Allscripts.

Michelson co-founded InCommon Innovations more recently, an incubator focusing on workforce solutions.

Michelson said: "The first promise of healthcare is the Hippocratic Oath, which is to 'first, do no harm.' RLDatix is one of the leading companies in the world relative to helping care providers and their organizations deliver on that promise.

"Ultimately, the two most important valuable assets for healthcare delivery systems are their reputation and their workforce. RLDatix has a unique platform of software and services that improve safety for patients and providers while reducing risk for healthcare organisations."

Michelson will be succeeding Jeff Surges, who has led RLDatix since 2019 and will remain with the company as an advisor and board member.

Surges said: "It has been a privilege to be part of the RLDatix journey over the last nearly six years, as we have taken the business from a patient safety provider to become a global software solutions provider for our customers.

"We welcome Dan to continue delivering on our vision of safer healthcare for all."

RLDatix's provides services to over 6,000 organisations globally, including Sana Kliniken in Germany, the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK, New South Wales Health in Australia, and over 20 hospitals in the US.