Board Member
Larry Smith, MHA, RHIA
Larry Smith is an accomplished Health Information (HI) Director with over 20 years of progressive experience in health information governance, regulatory compliance, and health data strategy. As a seasoned leader in the healthcare industry, Larry oversees the management and security of patient health records, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while promoting data integrity and operational excellence.
In his current role as Director of Health Information Management at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, Larry is responsible for leading a multidisciplinary team that supports medical record documentation, coding accuracy, release of information, and enterprise-wide health data initiatives. He plays a pivotal role in aligning HIM functions with organizational goals, clinical quality initiatives, and digital transformation efforts, including the optimization of electronic health records (EHRs) and health information exchange (HIE) platforms.
Prior to joining PVHMC, Larry has been a director in a variety of healthcare setting and has also worked on the payer side of the healthcare industry. Larry earned an MHA from West Coast University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Management from Purdue Global University.