Craig Norquist
Craig Norquist, MD
Chief Medical Information Officer & Program Director, Clinical Informatics Fellowship
HonorHealth
Dr. Craig Norquist is an accomplished physician executive, educator, and clinical informaticist, currently serving as the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) and Program Director for the Clinical Informatics Fellowship at HonorHealth. With board certifications in both Emergency Medicine and Clinical Informatics, Dr. Norquist brings a wealth of experience in clinical leadership, health IT strategy, and patient safety to his roles.
After serving in the United States Navy as a nuclear power plant operator, Dr. Norquist began his educational journey at San Diego State University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Philosophy in 1995. He then earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Harvard Medical School in 1999 followed by residency in Emergency Medicine at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, serving as Chief Resident from 2001 to 2002.
Over his career, Dr. Norquist has held numerous leadership positions at HonorHealth, including Network Patient Safety Officer, Chief of Staff at Thompson Peak Medical Center, and Director of Emergency Services across multiple hospital campuses. He has also served as Director and Chair of Quality at Scottsdale Emergency Associates, where he remains a practicing Emergency Physician. His leadership extends beyond clinical practice, being a founding member of Stat Doctors of Arizona, which was purchased by Teledoc, pioneering telemedicine services in the state.
Dr. Norquist is recognized nationally for his contributions to patient safety and clinical informatics. He has been an invited participant on panels and reports with The ECRI Institute and the National Quality Forum, focusing on topics such as CPOE alert fatigue reduction and diagnostic quality improvement. His research has contributed to peer-reviewed publications on topics including COVID-19 gender inequities in academic medicine, opioid stewardship, and emergency medicine best practices.
An advocate for opioid stewardship, Dr. Norquist has played a key role in statewide initiatives focused on opioid prescribing reform, naloxone distribution, and opioid use disorder treatment. He has organized and chaired the Arizona College of Emergency Physicians Opioid Prescribing Summit for the past five years, impacting policy and clinical practice across Arizona.
Dr. Norquist’s executive education and leadership training are extensive, including programs at Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan School of Management, and Intermountain Healthcare’s Advanced Training Program. He holds an EPIC Physician Builder Certification and has completed the IHI Patient Safety Executive Development Program, reflecting his commitment to leveraging health information technology for improved patient safety and clinical outcomes.
His leadership and excellence have been recognized through numerous awards, including the Wallace A. Reed Award from the Arizona Medical Association, the Tom Wachtel Award for Clinical Excellence from HonorHealth, and the W. James Bursey Award for Contributions to Emergency Medicine from the Arizona College of Emergency Physicians. Most recently he was awarded the Arizona Medical Association and Arizona Department of Health Services Public Health Service award for his lengthy work and experience in the opioid crisis.
Dr. Norquist is actively involved in professional organizations such as the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), where he has served as Past President of the Arizona Chapter, and the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA).
His expertise in healthcare technology, patient safety, and provider well-being has made him a sought-after speaker, delivering lectures at institutions including the WP Carey School of Business, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University Physician Assistant school.
Dr. Craig Norquist’s career is distinguished by his dedication to clinical excellence, innovation in healthcare technology, and improving patient and provider experiences. His strategic leadership and vision continue to advance healthcare delivery and clinical informatics on both state and national levels.