Michael J. Sutter

Michael J. Sutter, CRNA, MSN, MSBA, is Chief Innovation Officer for Carle Health System based in Urbana, Illinois. As Chief Innovation Officer, Michael Sutter aligns Carle’s technology strategy with clinical care applications and performance excellence. He assesses and implements new technologies that enhance staff capabilities, improve quality and workflow, and integrate technology-based solutions. Sutter works closely with information technology, electronic health record teams, quality improvement and others to ensure Carle is at the leading edge of deploying innovative technology. Sutter previously served as Executive Director, Information Technology and Director of Clinical Systems/LAN & Network Services/Telecom/eHIM at the Carle Clinic Association. In this role, he was responsible for all clinical systems, telecommunications, Health Information Management, and network / LAN services. Sutter earned his BA in chemistry from St. Ambrose University, BSN from Illinois Wesleyan University, MSBA from Boston University and MSN in Nursing with emphasis on Nurse Anesthesia from the University of Buffalo.