This significant leadership addition follows an extensive national search to identify a visionary and transformational executive capable of guiding Geisinger’s information technology strategy.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to William “Bill” Bellando and the entire Geisinger organization on this key appointment.
Bill’s selection marks an exciting new chapter for both him and Geisinger, and we look forward to the positive impact of his leadership.
After a comprehensive search process, Geisinger has named Bill Bellando as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. In this critical role, Bill will lead, plan, implement, and maintain the organization’s information technology systems in support of Geisinger’s clinical enterprise, health plan, academic programs, and system affiliates. As CIO, he will champion process improvement and lean methodologies to execute strategic plans and achieve the organization’s goals.
Bill Bellando is widely recognized as a transformational leader in the healthcare information technology sector. He brings extensive experience in healthcare IT, data and analytics, and digital health innovation. Throughout his career, Bill has demonstrated a strong ability to lead large-scale technology optimization initiatives. He is known for building effective partnerships with both operational and clinical leaders, allowing for collaborative improvements in organizational processes. His leadership has consistently driven enhancements in quality, efficiency, and the overall experiences of patients and members through technology-driven solutions.
Bill Bellando joins Geisinger from Wellstar, where he has held a series of progressive leadership positions since 2021. His roles included serving as Chief Technology Officer and, most recently, as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Prior to his tenure at Wellstar, Bill held senior leadership roles at Sutter Health and Kaiser Permanente in California. During his time at Wellstar, he played a pivotal role in modernizing the organization’s IT systems and advancing its merger and acquisition strategies. Bill holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Louisiana Tech University.
Geisinger is a nationally recognized leader in value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across central and northeastern Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit health system generates more than $8 billion in annual revenue across 163 care sites, including 10 hospital campuses. Geisinger Health Plan covers over half a million members in both commercial and government programs. Additionally, Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates over 500 medical professionals each year and conducts more than 1,400 clinical research studies. As one of Pennsylvania’s largest employers, Geisinger employs more than 27,500 individuals—including 1,800 physicians and 5,200 registered nurses—and has an estimated economic impact of $16.8 billion on the state’s economy.
Once again, we offer our sincere congratulations to Bill Bellando and Geisinger as they embark on this new journey together.