Except for maybe start-up technology companies, there isn’t an IT department anywhere that has an open checkbook. In health care, we know all too well the need to manage costs while answering what seems to be an insatiable demand for technology solutions. CIOs need to understand the technical debt of a large application portfolio and the […]
Before You Ask For More Money
“It’s $160/year. Okay for me to give them my new credit card number?” Nancy emailed me on Monday. “Sure. You need it, right?” I responded reflexively. “It’s how I send the WMV webinar files to clients, so yes,” she replied, referencing the product that was formerly called YouSendIt, now HighTail. Now, the old me (the […]
Jeff Pearson, VP & CIO, Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics, Chapter 3
HIMSS Analytics: Efficiency Is Top Operational Priority for Hospitals
When it comes to hospital operations, efficiency has become a top priority. In a report evaluating the use of health IT applications in US hospitals, HIMSS Analytics identified bed management, enterprise resource planning (ERP) and financial modeling applications as the areas positioned for the most growth among hospitals. Using data from the HIMSS Analytics Database, […]
Survey Says Remote Monitoring Is On The Radar, But Not An Immediate Priority
Despite numerous reports citing mounting interest in remote monitoring programs, for most CIOs, the technology is still a “nice to have” and not a “must have,” according to the February healthsystemCIO.com Snap Survey. While remote monitoring is certainly gaining traction, it will continue to take a backseat to other pressing priorities, the survey found — […]
A Business Like Any Other
“I’d like to cancel my aircards,” I said. “Sure, I can help with that,” replied a voice cheerier than one might have expected upon hearing such news. “Would you mind telling me why you’re cancelling the cards?” asked the Verizon rep. “Well,” I said, “My team and I have iPhones. With their latest software release, […]
Bill Neil, VP & CIO, Indian River Medical Center, Chapter 3
Getting Stronger By Getting Leaner
KLAS: Big Expectations From Small Practices Shaking Up EHR Market
When it comes to EHRs, small practices have big expectations, and they aren’t afraid to cut ties if their needs aren’t being met. In a new report examining the ambulatory EHR market, KLAS found that practices with one to 10 physicians have the same needs in terms of functionality and vendor support as their larger […]