Aaron Schram
Senior Vice President – Information Technology
Quick Takes:
- Industry Trend to Watch: AI in claims processing
- Technology Philosophy: Optimize for simplicity
- Current Focus: Seamless system integration
- Next Big Initiative: Enhanced real-time analytics
- Farthest Place Traveled: Ireland
- Favorite Way to Relax: Golf, watching sports, being around water
In a new leadership spotlight, we sat down with our Chief Technology Officer to discuss innovation, industry transformation, and what drives technology decisions at Preferred Medical.
Professional Journey in 2 Minutes:
Professional Journey in 2 Minutes:
"My career began as a system analyst and developer in the healthcare industry. It was a smaller IT team at the time, which allowed me a wide range of experience in multiple IT disciplines. From workstation setup and Active Directory maintenance, server maintenance, data modeling/analysis, and solution development. As the team grew, I became more focused on software development; but always carried that passion for the whole spectrum of IT and Technology management. I joined Preferred Medical in 2018 as CTO, which has allowed me to apply my varied experience to deliver practical and efficient solutions.”
Biggest Industry Challenge We're Tackling
"Integration fatigue is real. Every healthcare organization is dealing with multiple systems, multiple vendors, multiple priorities. At Preferred, we're focused on making integration seamless – not just technically, but operationally. It's about creating solutions that work in the real world.
Additionally, the security threat landscape is constantly evolving. At Preferred, we recently completed our annual SOC compliance review. However, security extends beyond just meeting audit requirements. We are focused on maintaining a security-first culture that protects our clients' sensitive data, and making sure data security is a critical component of all decisions.”Additionally, the security threat landscape is constantly evolving. At Preferred, we recently completed our annual SOC compliance review. However, security extends beyond just meeting audit requirements. We are focused on maintaining a security-first culture that protects our clients' sensitive data, and making sure data security is a critical component of all decisions.”
Leadership Philosophy
“Collaboration is a key to success. We are all blessed with individual strengths, and we are at our best when we recognize that we can accomplish more as a collaborative team than we can as an individual.”
What Drives Innovation at Preferred?
"Our approach to innovation starts with listening: to our clients, to our team members, to the industry. The best solutions often come from understanding the day-to-day challenges people face, measuring success by reducing security risk, resource efficiency, data accuracy and controls."
Coffee Order
“Yes please, you can leave the pot.”