Streamlining Medical Data Capture & Analytics
Empowering healthcare professionals to make informed decisions at the point of care with our data-driven solutions
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Registries
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Countries
330
Hospitals
1000+
Users
Who we are?
Kirklin Solutions is a multi-national medical database development, management, and data analytics modeling software organization that services large, long-term medical-related research studies and registries.
With over 30 years of experience, Kirklin Solutions empowers healthcare professionals with data capture and analytics, transforming healthcare through innovation.
What do
we offer?
Software for High Acuity centers that provides information to enhance patient care, support Quality Assurance documentation and reporting, and improve the efficiency of data capture and analysis, reducing hospital costs.
Ready to revolutionize high acuity
care and improve patient outcomes?
Contact us today to learn how our integrated solutions can streamline data management, provide real-time insights, and empower healthcare providers with the tools they need to make informed decisions.
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OUR HISTORY
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Our Approach
At Kirklin, we are dedicated to revolutionizing high acuity care through innovative solutions that streamline data management and empower healthcare providers with actionable insights. Our mission is to enhance patient outcomes by providing predictive, real-time data through an integrated platform that directly links to the EMR.
By addressing the challenges faced by physicians and hospital administrators, our comprehensive suite of products offers a centralized solution tailored to the needs of high acuity centres. From ICU software like Orca to custom registry development and advanced analytics, we are committed to simplifying workflows, improving data accuracy, and facilitating informed decision-making.
Through data warehousing, reporting, and advanced analytics, we empower healthcare professionals to access critical information efficiently, reducing the time spent navigating disparate databases. Our approach ensures that physicians have access to comprehensive patient data, enabling them to make informed decisions and improve patient outcomes.
With our focus on quality assurance and real-time data insights, we aim to redefine high acuity care by putting actionable information directly into the hands of those who need it most.
Join us in our mission to transform healthcare delivery and improve patient care worldwide.
Our Customers
Our diverse client base includes leading hospitals, medical institutions, and healthcare organizations worldwide.
Mission
Coordinate data collection workflows in high-acuity hospital areas to support quality improvement, risk-adjusted outcomes analysis, and performance evaluation.
Vision
Deliver data to healthcare stakeholders, drawing from their own experiences and those of others, to support informed decision-making about patient care, improve quality, and advance research.
Our Team
Get to know the faces behind the healthcare tech innovations
Chairman & President
James Kirklin, MD
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Chief Executive Officer
Craig Collum, MPH
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Chief Scientific Officer
Ryan Cantor, PhD
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Chief Technology Officer
Rama Rudraraju, PhD
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Chief Cloud Architect
Eric Bischoff
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Chairman & President
James Kirklin, MD
Dr. James K. Kirklin is an esteemed cardiac surgeon renowned for his significant scientific and surgical contributions to heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. Prior to launching Kirklin Solutions, Dr. Kirklin served as a Professor of Surgery for 35 years at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where he also held several key leadership positions. These include Director of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery (2006-2016), Director of the James and John Kirklin Institute for Research in Surgical Outcomes (KIRSO) (2016-2022), and Co-Director of the Comprehensive Cardiovascular Center (2011-2017). During his tenure at UAB, he was honored with the UAB Cardiovascular Research Chair (1998-2006), the John Kirklin Chair of Cardiovascular Surgery (2006-2017), and the James Kirklin Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery (2017-2022). Dr. Kirklin’s legacy in cardiac surgery continues to influence and advance the field globally.
Dr. Kirklin earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and his master’s degree in mathematics from Ohio State University. Outside of his responsibilities at Kirklin Solutions, Dr. Kirklin enjoys boating, scuba diving, and spending time with his family
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Chief Executive Officer
Craig Collum, MPH
Craig Collum serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Kirklin Solutions, Inc. (KIRSO) while holding the position of Executive Director at the Pediatric Heart Transplant Society Foundation (PHTS Foundation) since 2010. With an impressive career spanning over 25 years in the healthcare industry, Mr. Collum is renowned for his strategic acumen and unwavering commitment to improving healthcare outcomes. His professional journey includes pivotal roles such as Executive Director of the PHTS Foundation, Executive Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery Research at UAB, and the Executive Administrator of the Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support (INTERMACS).
Mr. Collum holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Microbiology from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. His industry contributions extend to various influential panels and committees, and he has co-authored numerous academic publications. Craig’s leadership experience drives forward-thinking initiatives and advancements in healthcare research and management, exemplifying his commitment to excellence and innovation.
Outside of work, Craig enjoys weightlifting, swimming, golfing, woodworking, landscaping, and spending quality time with his family and four-legged companions.
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Chief Scientific Officer
Ryan Cantor, PhD
Dr. Ryan Cantor, PhD, is an internationally recognized outcomes researcher and leading statistician for multi-institutional registries in cardiac and vascular surgery. Ryan and his team are dedicated to improving patient care through rigorous research and analysis. As the head of the research and reporting team, Ryan drives the production of valuable insights through advanced statistics and analytics. His extensive background in biostatistics, epidemiology, and surgical outcomes further strengthens our commitment to healthcare excellence.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Ryan enjoys hiking, rock climbing, and skiing.
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Chief Technology Officer
Rama Rudraraju, PhD
Dr. Rama Raju Rudraraju is a distinguished technology leader with a PhD in Computer Engineering. Since joining our team in 2013, he has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing patient care through innovative software and data science solutions in healthcare. Rama has been instrumental in redesigning the software and database architecture for patient registries, developing a unique framework that has reduced development time by over 50%. This groundbreaking framework is now used internationally, spanning 38 countries and 319 hospitals, and tracking 62,000 patients.
Beyond his professional achievements, Rama enjoys playing volleyball, gardening, and spending time with farm animals.
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Chief Cloud Architect
Eric Bischoff
Eric Bischoff is a Cloud Architecture and Software Automation expert with over 20 years of experience specializing in scalable systems and infrastructure as code. His diverse skill set spans from low-level programming to high-level development, with a current focus on infrastructure written in Golang. Eric’s unique ability to grasp both system details and big-picture concepts drives innovation in healthcare technology. His expertise in cloud migrations and automation, combined with a passion for reverse engineering and computer graphics, enables him to create comprehensive software solutions.
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