Seppo T. Rinne, MD, PhD

Associate Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Biography

Seppo Rinne, MD, PhD, Medicine/Pulmonary, Allergy, Sleep & Critical Care Medicine, is a practicing pulmonary and critical care physician, clinical informaticist, and health systems researcher, focused on the intersection between clinical informatics and implementation science. His work focuses on harnessing novel technologies to build learning health systems, support data-driven decision-making, and enhance evidence-based practices. He leads a multidisciplinary team of over 40 investigators and staff conducting research and evaluation on implementation of health information technology.

Dr. Rinne is currently evaluating the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) $30 billion electronic health record (EHR) modernization effort. This organizational transformation has encountered significant challenges and delays, and his work has been instrumental in identifying opportunities for improvement, informing VA policy, and shaping the trajectory of the EHR transition. In recognition of these contributions, he was honored with a VA Health System Impact Award, highlighting the profound influence of his work on Veteran care and the VA system.

Beyond his focus on EHR transitions, Dr. Rinne working with health system leaders to harness comprehensive data sources, integrate advanced analytics, and apply artificial intelligence to inform healthcare improvements. His career is guided by a commitment to advancing technology and innovation to drive meaningful, sustainable improvements in healthcare delivery.

Publications

  • Published 4/1/2025

    Brunner J, Amano A, Davila J, Krein S, Sullivan SC, Church V, Sayre G, Rinne ST. Nurse Experiences in an Electronic Health Record Transition: A Mixed Methods Analysis. Comput Inform Nurs. 2025 Apr 01; 43(4). PMID: 39761294.

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  • Published 2/11/2025

    Gillmeyer KR, Rinne ST, Rucci JM, Klings ES, Elwy AR, Wiener RS. Factors Associated with Referral to Expert Providers among Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2025 Feb 11. PMID: 39932507.

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  • Published 10/24/2024

    Rinne ST, Brunner J, Hogan TP, Ferguson JM, Helmer DA, Hysong SJ, McKee G, Midboe A, Shepherd-Banigan ME, Elwy AR. A use case of ChatGPT: summary of an expert panel discussion on electronic health records and implementation science. Front Digit Health. 2024; 6:1426057. PMID: 39512857.

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  • Published 10/23/2024

    Brunner J, Ahlness EA, Anderson E, Molloy-Paolillo BK, Braga A, Cutrona SL, Helfrich CD, Levy D, Matteau E, Walton E, Sayre G, Rinne ST. VA's EHR transition and health professions trainee programs: Findings and impacts of a multistakeholder learning community. Learn Health Syst. 2025 Apr; 9(2):e10460. PMID: 40247899.

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  • Published 10/4/2024

    Levy DR, Rossetti SC, Brandt CA, Melnick ER, Hamilton A, Rinne ST, Womack D, Mohan V. Interventions to Mitigate EHR and Documentation Burden in Health Professions Trainees: A Scoping Review. Appl Clin Inform. 2025 Jan; 16(1):111-127. PMID: 39366661.

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Other Positions

  • Member, Pulmonary Center
    Boston University

Education

  • Indiana University School of Medicine, MD
  • Purdue University, PhD
  • Purdue University, BS