Mission
Heuristic
/ho o’r is ti k/
From the Greek for “discover”
Noun: an approach to solving problems
that employs practical and deliberate rules
to efficiently find solutions
Digital Heuristic Tools strives to bring the next generation of clinical decision support to healthcare. Built by practicing physicians, our tools are simple and easy to use. We combine nuance, art, and flexibility in the creation of our tools, with a goal of going beyond the cold logic of conventional algorithm-based decision support. Designed to assist - not replace - clinical judgment, our tools seek to improve physician efficiency while simultaneously improving patient care.
Leadership Team
Michael Cummings, MS, MD
Director, Abbott Northwestern General Medicine Associates
Co-Founder, Digital Heuristic Tools
Throughout his career, Dr. Cummings has passionately worked to create scalable methods for delivering high-quality, cost effective care. Practicing primary care internal medicine for more than 25 years has given Dr. Cummings unique perspective and insight on potential cost-saving opportunities.
David Paul Ingham, DO
VP & Chief Health Information Officer, Allina Health
Co-Founder, Digital Heuristic Tools
Delivering practical, elegant solutions to complex health care problems has been Dr. Ingham's mission for many years. His enthusiasm in clinical informatics has resulted in myriad quality and cost-saving successes within Allina Health.
Ryan Mord
Lead Software Architect, Spearhead Consulting
Co-Founder, Digital Heuristic Tools
With a career spent working with mature enterprises and start-ups, Ryan’s broad technical knowledge provides the experience needed to sustain and grow Digital Heuristics’ technical platforms in today’s increasingly digital landscape.
Michael Puklich, JD
Neaton & Puklich, PLLP
Medical Advisors
Alex Campbell, MD
Cardiologist, Minneapolis Heart Institute
Joshua Mueller, MD
Director, Abbott Northwestern Hospital Preoperative Care Clinic