Terri Couts

SVP Chief Information and Digital Officer · Sharp HealthCare · company speakers →

Terri Couts, RN-BC, MHA, CHCIO, CDH-E is a seasoned healthcare and digital transformation leader with deep experience at the intersection of clinical care and technology. Currently serving as Senior Vice President & Chief Digital Information Officer at Sharp HealthCare, Terri brings a human-centered vision to digital strategy and innovation in complex health systems. A registered nurse by training with a Master’s in Health Administration, Terri’s career spans clinical practice, enterprise IT leadership, and large-scale digital transformation. She previously served as Executive Vice President & Chief Digital Officer at The Guthrie Clinic, where she led enterprise technology strategy, elevated clinician experience, and drove national recognition for digital excellence. Her work consistently emphasizes improving patient outcomes, clinician satisfaction, and operational performance through practical, people-first technology solutions. Terri is recognized as a strategic thinker and collaborative leader who keeps patient and caregiver needs at the center of innovation. She also contributes to the profession as a member of the CHIME Board of Trustees and is widely respected for her insights on digital health, leadership, and building high-performing teams.

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