Seppo T. Rinne, MD, PhD
Associate Professor, 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.
Other Positions
- Member, Pulmonary Center, Boston University
- Bedford VA - Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial VA Hosp
Education
- Indiana University School of Medicine, MD
- Purdue University, PhD
- Purdue University, BS
Publications
- Published on 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.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 1/6/2025
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 Jan 06. PMID: 39761294.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 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.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 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.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 9/10/2024
Anderson E, Moldestad M, Brunner J, Ball S, Helfrich C, Orlander J, Rinne S, Sayre G. User Experiences of Transitioning From a Homegrown Electronic Health Record to a Vendor-Based Product in the Department of Veterans Affairs: Qualitative Findings From a Mixed Methods Evaluation. JMIR Form Res. 2024 Sep 10; 8:e46901. PMID: 39255006.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 7/18/2024
Henrikson NB, Moldestad M, Maynard C, Kaboli PJ, Reddy A, Rinne ST, Sanders KM, Sterling RA, Wong ES. Inclination to pursue Veterans Health Administration for primary care practice: survey of medical residents. Front Health Serv. 2024; 4:1394072. PMID: 39091517.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 7/15/2024
Ball SL, Rucci JM, Molloy-Paolillo BK, Cutrona SL, Brunner J, Mohr DC, Kim B, Moldestad M, Zepeda ED, Orlander JD, Anderson E, Cohen-Bearak A, Helfrich CD, Sayre G, Rinne ST. "For the first time…I am seriously fighting burnout": clinician experiences with a challenging electronic health record transition. JAMIA Open. 2024 Oct; 7(3):ooae067. PMID: 39011033.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 6/1/2024
Brunner J, Rinne S. Large Language Models as a Tool for Health Services Researchers: An Exploration of High-Value Applications. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2024 Jun; 21(6):845-848. PMID: 38445982.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 4/26/2024
Ball SL, Kim B, Cutrona SL, Molloy-Paolillo BK, Ahlness E, Moldestad M, Sayre G, Rinne ST. Clinician and staff experiences with frustrated patients during an electronic health record transition: a qualitative case study. BMC Health Serv Res. 2024 Apr 26; 24(1):535. PMID: 38671473.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 3/21/2024
Marcotte LM, Maynard C, Reddy A, Rinne ST, Sterling R, Kaboli PJ, Wong ES. Factors associated with primary care physician turnover in the VA. Am J Manag Care. 2024 Jul; 30(7):330-336. PMID: 38995831.
Read at: PubMed
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