Don’t Sell Your Experience Short

Bonnie Siegel, Healthcare IT Recruiter, Witt/Kieffer

Submitting your resume for scrutiny to a recruiting firm or hiring manager may or may not lead to a job change. The health system CIO job market is fiercely competitive. How can you make sure your resume will be read and provoke interest? Recruiters look for key qualifiers on a resume that match a position [...]

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Even The Self-Made Man Needs Some Help

Anthony Guerra, Editor-in-Chief, hsCIO.com

Malcolm Gladwell’s “Outliers” laid bare, once and for all, the myth of the self-made man. To be sure, individual initiative is a critical ingredient of achievement but, without the addition of opportunity, usually made available by direct assistance, the bread will not rise. I realize that whatever success I’ve achieved can be traced to clearing [...]

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Moving Past Job Rejection

Bonnie Siegel, Healthcare IT Recruiter, Witt/Kieffer

These are turbulent times in healthcare IT, and there are many health system CIO opportunities opening up. You may decide to test your abilities as a candidate and reach out to an organization or an executive recruiter. What can you do to get past “no” if you feel you are unfairly evaluated? How do you [...]

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Alan Abramson, CIO, HealthPartners, Chapter 4

Alan Abramson, CIO, HealthPartners

Abramson’s background
Leveraging a PhD in Computational Demography & Econometrics
Throwing in a BA in sociology and philosophy
The value of a liberal arts background

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Is It Time For A Spring IT Reorg?

Bonnie Siegel, Healthcare IT Recruiter, Witt/Kieffer

We think of spring as a time for remodeling or house cleaning. In a health system, it might be time to reassess your IT department organizational structure and make adjustments. Many factors will cause a health system CIO to change his/her IT organization. For the last few years, it has been the external pressure of [...]

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Rick Schooler, CIO, Orlando Health, Chapter 1

Rick Schooler, CIO, Orlando Health

Being named CIO of the Year
CHIME focus groups
Orlando Health’s 10-year plan
Developing a value-based purchasing model
Physician alignment challenges
Allscripts in the inpatient & outpatient settings

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Changing Your Mind About a New Job

Bonnie Siegel, Healthcare IT Recruiter, Witt/Kieffer

You have just started a new job, accepted an offer, or are a finalist in a search, and then something happens to you, your family, or the new company. You need to back out of the position. What are your options for gracefully exiting without putting a big dent in your reputation? Are there some [...]

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Evolving Positions Available For CIOs

Bonnie Siegel, Healthcare IT Recruiter, Witt/Kieffer

Looking to expand your career horizons as a CIO? The options are growing in a number of healthcare organizations that need IT expertise and leadership. In many cases the titles can be different than what you expect. It is important to read the position specification if you are interested in an opportunity. If you have [...]

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Relationships And Reputation Are The Real Drivers Of Career Growth

Anthony Guerra, Editor-in-Chief, hsCIO.com

“I used to work with him at Vandelay Industries 15 years ago.” “I gave her her first job in the industry a long time ago.” “He was the best boss I ever had, and I knew that when he left I’d be out the door soon.” “Sure, I know him.” “Yup, I know her.” “If [...]

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