BioAward Category - Chapter Advocate: Lee Lavergne has worked in healthcare IT for over 35 years and held various DFW HIMSS board positions. A change leader in healthcare transformation, he has led numerous EHR implementations and process improvement efforts for several organizations. As VP of Advocacy for the DFW HIMSS Chapter, Lee is currently leading efforts in HIT advocacy for telehealth, maternal health and health equity at the Texas state legislature. He also serves as co-vice chair for the National Chapter Advocacy Task Force. In addition to his advocacy work, Lee assists with policies on the Texas Interoperability Committee.