healthsystemCIO – Strategies for Hospital IT Leaders

Rural health organizations face myriad challenges, from recruiting top IT talent to meeting the same regulations as large health organizations. But it also comes with benefits, says CIO Patrick Yount. Source: Patrick Yount, CIO, Lincoln Community Hospital and Care Center, Chapter 3 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

Rather than having to eliminate staff positions when implementing an EHR, CIO Patrick Yount is redefining those positions to help the organization become "more efficient, more patient-facing, and more service-oriented.” Source: Patrick Yount, CIO, Lincoln Community Hospital and Care Center, Chapter 2 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

The reality with customization? The further an organization gets from a product's foundation development, the further behind they are when the next set of enhancements are released, says CIO Tricia Julian. Source: Tricia Julian, CIO, Baptist Health, Chapter 2 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

When selecting an EHR, user experience is one of the most critical factors, but what’s just as important is finding a vendor partner that can help mitigate both current and future challenges, says CIO Patrick Yount. Source: Patrick Yount, CIO, Lincoln Community Hospital and Care Center, Chapter 1 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

Having a governance structure where physicians and operational leaders are engaged in major decisions isn't just nice to have, it's critical to the success of an implementation, says CIO Tricia Julian. Source: Tricia Julian, CIO, Baptist Health, Chapter 1 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

We have to be careful when we accuse vendors (or any organization, for that matter) of data blocking, says Chuck Christian, who believes it’s much more complicated than just refusing to cooperate. Source: Chuck Christian, VP of Technology and Engagement, IHIE, Chapter 3 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

When it comes to value-based care, the one thing the industry can’t do is manage to the lowest common denominator, says CIO J.D. Whitlock, otherwise we’ll never move forward. Source: J.D. Whitlock, CIO, Dayton Children’s Hospital, Chapter 3 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

One of the most important things Chuck Christian has learned from speaking with physicians? “If you can present data in a manner and process that fits into their workflow, they’re more apt to use it.” Source: Chuck Christian, VP of Technology and Engagement, IHIE, Chapter 2 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

For J.D. Whitlock, serving as liaison between corporate leadership and regional IT staffs to resolve issues was the best possible preparation for the role of CIO. Source: J.D. Whitlock, CIO, Dayton Children’s Hospital, Chapter 2 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

For healthcare organizations, the goal isn’t just to provide clinicians with useful data, but to provide it easily and quickly, says Chuck Christian, who talks about how IHIE is trying to facilitate that. Source: Chuck Christian, VP of Technology and Engagement, IHIE, Chapter 1 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

Although some CIOs might dread conversations with clinical leaders asking for new EHR functionalities, J.D. Whitlock welcomes it — because it’s much better than the alternative. Source: J.D. Whitlock, CIO, Dayton Children’s Hospital, Chapter 1 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

Trying to secure resources for cybersecurity initiatives can be an uphill battle – particularly when pitted against more profitable investments – but there are strategies that can help provide an edge, says Kathryn Marchesini. Source: Kathryn Marchesini, Chief Privacy Officer, ONC, Chapter 2 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

Now more than ever, the CIO needs to be someone who can "help the rest of the organization understand the limits and the reality of technology," says Gary Light, and bridge the gap between what we want and what we need. Source: Gary Light, CIO, Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center, Chapter 3 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

How exactly is ONC looking to address interoperability – while keeping data secure? By creating a framework based on input from stakeholders across the industry, says Kathryn Marchesini of ONC. Source: Kathryn Marchesini, Chief Privacy Officer, ONC, Chapter 1 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

Whether it’s building the infrastructure or creating a cybersecurity strategy, so much of what IT does isn’t about driving value, but rather, supporting the business and keeping it safe, says CIO Gary Light. Source: Gary Light, CIO, Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center, Chapter 2 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

The opportunity show that an organization can flourish with the right technology, vision, and strategic plan, all while providing “essential services,” was too good for CIO Jennifer D’Angelo to pass up. Source: Jennifer D’Angelo, CIO, New Bridge Medical Center, Chapter 2 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

Before starting any project, leaders need to set realistic expectations, says CIO Gary Light, which often means explaining that everyone won’t get all of their needs met. Source: Gary Light, CIO, Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center, Chapter 1 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

Physician champions play a critical role in driving EHR adoption in any setting, but particularly in behavioral health, says Jennifer D’Angelo, who talks about how her team is working to improve usability. Source: Jennifer D’Angelo, CIO, New Bridge Medical Center, Chapter 1 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

Sometimes all it takes is a little push outside the comfort zone to show team members what they’re capable of, says CIO Scott Vachon, who talks about finding “hidden gems.” Source: Scott Vachon, Director of IT, Littleton Regional Hospital, Chapter 2 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

Perhaps the toughest part of a merger is getting separate organizations to act as one. But it can be done if leadership follows a few simple tenets - starting with communication, says Scott Vachon. Source: Scott Vachon, Director of IT, Littleton Regional Hospital, Chapter 1 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

If we want to uncover the “true patient story,” we need to connect the dots across separate entities and look at data in a longitudinal way, says Dr. Rasu Shrestha, who talks about his team’s strategy at UPMC. Source: Rasu Shrestha, MD, Chief Innovation Officer, UPMC, Chapter 3 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

The best way to ensure success with pilot programs? By building a business case around specific pain points and identifying champions - and not ‘leading by pilot,’ says Dr. Rasu Shrestha of UPMC. Source: Rasu Shrestha, Chief Innovation Officer, UPMC, Chapter 2 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

To some, innovation is a buzzword. But to organizations like UPMC that are leveraging data to create more effective care models and solutions, it’s a strategic direction, says Rasu Shrestha. Source: Rasu Shrestha, Chief Innovation Officer, UPMC, Chapter 1 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

If the industry is going to move toward value-based care, we have to start connecting “in a more robust manner,” says Cletis Earle, who shares his thoughts on what it will take to achieve integration, why diversity is so critical, and the common thread among all CIOs. Source: Q&A With Cletis Earle, CIO, Kaleida Health, and CHIME Board Chair on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Healt...

One of the reasons being a consultant is such good preparation for the CIO role is that the two are actually very similar, says Shane Pilcher, who says both are expected to broadly bring a level of expertise to any area. Source: Shane Pilcher, Administrative Director & CIO, Siskin Hospital, Chapter 2 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders