CONSULTANT

Based in Los Angeles, Gabriel Garcia-Lopez leads digital health strategy and technology innovation initiatives, where he partners with healthcare executives to design and implement scalable, digital-first ecosystems. Garcia-Lopez is known for transforming legacy operations into integrated, data-driven environments—aligning people, process, and technology to improve access, streamline care delivery, and enhance organizational performance.

Garcia-Lopez brings more than 15 years of experience in health IT leadership, with a career focused on advancing digital transformation across safety-net and community health settings. His expertise spans FQHC and PCMH environments, where he has led enterprise technology modernization efforts, including EHR implementations (Epic/OCHIN), cloud migrations, AI-driven contact centers, and patient engagement platforms. His work emphasizes eliminating paper-based workflows, improving interoperability, and driving high user adoption through intuitive, patient-centered solutions.

In his current role at Facktor Health Consulting and as Head of Technology at the Los Angeles LGBT Center, Garcia-Lopez advises healthcare organizations on digital maturity, technology selection, and enterprise transformation. He leads large-scale initiatives that unify clinical and operational systems, integrate data across business functions, and deploy automation to enhance efficiency and service delivery. His work often supports organizations navigating complex transitions—whether adopting new EHR platforms, modernizing infrastructure, or scaling digital engagement—where strategic clarity and execution are critical.

Garcia-Lopez holds a Master of Science in Health Informatics from the University of Illinois Chicago and maintains certifications including CPHIMS and CPDHTS. He is an active contributor to industry groups such as HIMSS and OCHIN, where he supports digital health advancement and innovation. Outside of work, he remains engaged in emerging technologies and their application to healthcare, continuously exploring ways to bridge innovation with meaningful community impact.