Claude J. Pirtle, MD, MBA, MSACI, FACP, FAMIA is the Chief Digital and Informatics Officer at the Heartland Whole Health Institute, where he leads initiatives to enhance patient care through advanced information technology and data analytics. His vision focuses on improving care quality, reducing costs, and expanding access to services, ultimately driving innovative healthcare solutions that meet community needs.

Before joining the Heartland Whole Health Institute, Dr. Pirtle was the Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Walmart, Inc., where he optimized technology to advance the clinical enterprise and support Walmart Health's mission of accessible healthcare. His leadership in designing strategic initiatives demonstrated his commitment to leveraging technology for enhanced patient care.

Dr. Pirtle also served as Vice President - Chief Medical Information Officer for West Tennessee Healthcare and Assistant Chief Medical Officer at Jackson Madison County General Hospital, where he led significant projects like an enterprise-wide Epic conversion and a telehealth program. He holds a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry from LSU, a medical doctorate from LSUHSC, a Master’s in Applied Clinical Informatics from Vanderbilt University, and an MBA in Healthcare Administration from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Clinical Informatics and is a Fellow of both the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Informatics Association.