Dr. Suzanne Saccente is being recognized for her exceptional work as a Medical Informatics Specialty Leader (MISL), particularly through her creation of the MISL Minute—a brief, high-impact tool that translates complex EHR updates into clear, digestible information for the physicians in her section.
In a busy clinical setting where time and attention are limited, Dr. Saccente’s MISL Minute ensures that providers can stay ahead of upcoming changes. By distilling lengthy communications into concise, relevant summaries, she empowers her colleagues to quickly understand what’s changing, why it matters, and what actions they need to take—without having to wade through pages of release notes. Her thoughtful, physician-centered approach has made the MISL Minute a trusted resource within her section.
Dr. Saccente’s leadership extends beyond sharing updates. She’s a strong advocate for identifying and fixing issues in the EHR, never settling for workarounds when something isn’t functioning well. Her proactive communication with informatics and technical teams has led to meaningful improvements that benefit not only her immediate colleagues, but the broader community across the organization.
“I started the MISL Minute because I wanted to make sure my colleagues weren’t caught off guard by EHR changes. By boiling things down to the essentials, they can quickly understand what’s coming, what’s changing, and how it affects them—without wasting time digging for details. It’s all about helping us work smarter, not harder. And when something isn’t working right, I will always speak up—because chances are, someone else is struggling with it too.”
Through her clarity, consistency, and advocacy, Dr. Saccente exemplifies the spirit of innovation and support that the MI HERO program celebrates.