This book is dedicated to our families, since books are “family affairs.” We express gratitude for our family members’ support, encouragement, and patience while we took evenings and weekends away from them to write the book and coordinate the chapters.

The growing McCormick Family now includes a Kate, Anina, Prunella, and Christine, in addition to Francis, Sr., Francis, Jr., Ellen, Simon, and Christopher. I am forever grateful to this family throughout the years that were spent on developing this book.

Brian Gugerty dedicates the book to Kathleen Bartley,
his wife, Sean, Ryan, and Dylan, his sons, and to the memory of Helen M. Gugerty, R.N., and Leo J. Gugerty.

John dedicates the book to Mindy, his wife, Shawn, Michelle,
and Heidi, his children, and his parents Jim and Joanne, who inspired us all toward kindness and service to others.

The book is also dedicated to the HIT professionals, clinical informaticians, and STEM professionals in healthcare organizations, HIT-focused companies, government agencies,
and professional associations that the authors have been
privileged to work with, learn from, and be inspired by.