Brailer (born July 16, 1959) is known for his leadership and advocacy for health information technology specifically founding and investing in leading health IT companies.
On May 6, 2004, Brailer was appointed by the administration of President George W.
Bush as the nation's first 'Health Information Technology Czar'.
Brailer's official title was National Health Information Technology Coordinator.
In this role, he developed the nation's strategy for electronic records, information sharing, consumer empowerment and transformation of research and public health with the goal of widespread deployment of health information technology within 10 years.Brailer remained in his government post for two years.
Following his public service, he transitioned to the private sector where he has held several executive and advisory positions.