healthsystemcio.com http://healthsystemcio.com healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs. Wed, 16 May 2012 18:24:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=176 2010-2011 healthcio@gmail.com (Anthony Guerra) healthcio@gmail.com (Anthony Guerra) healthcare IT 1440 http://healthsystemcio.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/hscio-square-144x144.gif healthsystemcio.com http://healthsystemcio.com 144 144 http://healthsystemcio.com/?feed=podcast Helping CIOs Improve Healthcare healthsystemCIO.com Podcasts feature one-on-one interviews with the industry's most influential figures. From hospital CIOs to CEOs from the largest EMR vendors, you'll enjoy these lively exchanges with editor Anthony Guerra. healthcare IT, health care IT, CIO, Chief information officer, HITECH, Meaningful Use, health information technology, hospital IT Anthony Guerra Anthony Guerra healthcio@gmail.com no no Daniel Barchi, CIO, Yale New Haven Health System & Yale School of Medicine http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/16/daniel-barchi-cio-yale-new-haven-health-system-yale-school-of-medicine/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/16/daniel-barchi-cio-yale-new-haven-health-system-yale-school-of-medicine/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 18:24:06 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11860 About Yale New Haven Health System Managing a dual CIO role Leveraging Epic to align the health system & school of medicine Going from 350 Epic users every day to 3500 users Starting in the physician practices – smaller, more controlled environments Importance of having a strong project manager “EMRs are really just tools that standardize the way we practice”

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/16/daniel-barchi-cio-yale-new-haven-health-system-yale-school-of-medicine/feed/ 0 0:11:20 During the six years he spent as an office in the US Navy, Daniel Barchi endured quite a few “white-knuckle moments” that tested his skills in crisis management and leadership. But without that experience, he might not feel so comfortable guiding Ya[...] During the six years he spent as an office in the US Navy, Daniel Barchi endured quite a few “white-knuckle moments” that tested his skills in crisis management and leadership. But without that experience, he might not feel so comfortable guiding Yale New Haven Health System and Yale School of Medicine through a large-scale infrastructure project designed to unify IT operations across the system, facilitate better data management, and reduce costs. In this interview, Barchi talks about rolling out Epic, the importance of clinician buy-in and solid leadership, and how he is leveraging his dual CIO roles to bridge the gap between two organizations. He also discusses the value of IT rounding, the challenges of working in academics, and why he wouldn’t trade his job for anything. Daniel, Barchi, Podcast, yale, new, haven, health, system Kate Gamble no no George Reynolds, MD, CIO, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, Chapter 2 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/16/george-reynolds-md-cio-childrens-hospital-medical-center-chapter-2/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/16/george-reynolds-md-cio-childrens-hospital-medical-center-chapter-2/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 12:06:59 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11852 Implementing clinical decision support Qualifying for MU under Medicaid rules Waiting to attest with Epic “We were going to do this anyway… it hasn’t really changed our philosophy” Moving ahead with ICD-10 “Have a game plan and stick to it” Managing dual CIO & CMIO roles

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/16/george-reynolds-md-cio-childrens-hospital-medical-center-chapter-2/feed/ 0 0:11:02 One of the dictums often spoken at Children’s Hospital and Medical Center is that “pediatric patients are not just small adults.” Children come with a whole different set of needs — from a lack of standard dosing to communication challenges — that m[...] One of the dictums often spoken at Children’s Hospital and Medical Center is that “pediatric patients are not just small adults.” Children come with a whole different set of needs — from a lack of standard dosing to communication challenges — that must be factored in when implementing IT systems. These considerations are taking a front seat as Children’s migrates to a new EHR platform. In this interview, George Reynolds, MD, talks about the work his organization is doing to connect with affiliated physicians as well as other health systems, and the decision support system that’s being rolled out to improve patient care. He also talks about managing the dual roles of CIO and CMIO, the benefits of having clinician experience under his belt, the importance of IT rounding and appointing physician champions, and why networking is more critical now than ever before. children's, hospital, &, medical, center, george, reynolds, Podcast Kate Gamble no no KLAS: Low Cost, Ease of Use Have More Providers Going To The Cloud http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/14/klas-low-cost-ease-of-use-have-more-providers-going-to-the-cloud/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/14/klas-low-cost-ease-of-use-have-more-providers-going-to-the-cloud/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 16:40:59 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11839 Limited hardware costs, ease of use, and increasing confidence in cloud storage are making Software as a Service (Saas) solutions more appealing to providers, according to a new KLAS report — SaaS EMR 2012: Is It For You. “The SaaS EMR deployment model is becoming more popular for providers who want minimal up-front cost and [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/14/klas-low-cost-ease-of-use-have-more-providers-going-to-the-cloud/feed/ 0 Mike Rozmus, CIO, Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Chapter 3 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/14/mike-rozmus-cio-rockingham-memorial-hospital-chapter-3/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/14/mike-rozmus-cio-rockingham-memorial-hospital-chapter-3/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 15:30:15 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11829 Working with Nuance on speech recognition One size doesn’t fit all Leveraging committees and task force Rockingham's new life with Sentara Health

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/14/mike-rozmus-cio-rockingham-memorial-hospital-chapter-3/feed/ 0 0:14:04 The idea of being acquired by a health system — especially one as large as Sentara Health — can be daunting for a CIO. But Mike Rozmus viewed it as an opportunity to work closely with Sentara CIO Bert Reece and to try to emulate some of the success [...] The idea of being acquired by a health system — especially one as large as Sentara Health — can be daunting for a CIO. But Mike Rozmus viewed it as an opportunity to work closely with Sentara CIO Bert Reece and to try to emulate some of the success the 11-hospital organization has had in its advanced use of IT. In fact, since the merger last year, Rozmus has already incorporated one of Sentara’s best practices by leveraging physician advisory groups to get buy-in on projects. In this interview, Rozmus talks about other changes he has made since the acquisition, what he’s doing to bridge the inpatient and practice environments, the lessons he’s learned being a Meditech 5.6 beta site, and the challenges of dealing with a heavy workload. mike, rozmus, Podcast, rockingham, memorial, hospital Anthony Guerra no no CHIME Voices Support For ICD-10 Delay http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/10/chime-voices-support-for-icd-10-delay/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/10/chime-voices-support-for-icd-10-delay/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 18:01:46 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11802 In comments submitted yesterday to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, CHIME called the decision to postpone ICD-10 by one year an appropriate “middle ground” for all stakeholders and urged the agency to remain committed to ICD-10. In the letter, CHIME stated that “a longer delay would seriously disrupt ongoing efforts to convert to ICD-10” and would [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/10/chime-voices-support-for-icd-10-delay/feed/ 0 Even The Self-Made Man Needs Some Help http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/10/even-the-self-made-man-needs-some-help/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/10/even-the-self-made-man-needs-some-help/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 14:22:59 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11794 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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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/10/even-the-self-made-man-needs-some-help/feed/ 0 Someone Has To Pay http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/10/someone-has-to-pay/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/10/someone-has-to-pay/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 14:10:23 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11797 It’s pretty rare for the National Football League to dominate the sports headlines in May, especially with basketball and hockey playoffs going on. But last week, two football-related stories broke just hours apart that sent shockwaves through the sports world. First, it was announced that Jonathan Vilma, a veteran linebacker with the New Orleans Saints, [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/10/someone-has-to-pay/feed/ 0 George Reynolds, MD, CIO, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, Chapter 1 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/09/george-reynolds-md-cio-childrens-hospital-medical-center-chapter-1/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/09/george-reynolds-md-cio-childrens-hospital-medical-center-chapter-1/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 19:17:43 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11779 About Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Migrating to Epic No need to push EMRs out to community docs Being a founding member of NEHII “We intend to use the Epic solutions wherever possible” Complex issues involving decision support with pediatric patients

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/09/george-reynolds-md-cio-childrens-hospital-medical-center-chapter-1/feed/ 0 0:11:01 One of the dictums often spoken at Children’s Hospital and Medical Center is that “pediatric patients are not just small adults.” Children come with a whole different set of needs — from a lack of standard dosing to communication challenges — that m[...] One of the dictums often spoken at Children’s Hospital and Medical Center is that “pediatric patients are not just small adults.” Children come with a whole different set of needs — from a lack of standard dosing to communication challenges — that must be factored in when implementing IT systems. These considerations are taking a front seat as Children’s migrates to a new EHR platform. In this interview, George Reynolds, MD, talks about the work his organization is doing to connect with affiliated physicians as well as other health systems, and the decision support system that’s being rolled out to improve patient care. He also talks about managing the dual roles of CIO and CMIO, the benefits of having clinician experience under his belt, the importance of IT rounding and appointing physician champions, and why networking is more critical now than ever before. children's, hospital, &, medical, center, george, reynolds, Podcast Kate Gamble no no What Does The Allscripts Stock Collapse Really Mean for Customers? http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/09/what-does-the-allscripts-stock-collapse-really-mean-for-customers/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/09/what-does-the-allscripts-stock-collapse-really-mean-for-customers/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 12:40:58 +0000 Vince Ciotti http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11772 The Allscripts stock collapse? It’s sad news for the investors, but the impact on the many former Eclipsys clients is a different story entirely. Just what is the relationship between a company’s stock performance and its products and services? That’s a different matter entirely. Let’s look at just two historical antecedents for brevity’s sake...

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/09/what-does-the-allscripts-stock-collapse-really-mean-for-customers/feed/ 0 Mike Rozmus, CIO, Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Chapter 2 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/09/mike-rozmus-cio-rockingham-memorial-hospital-chapter-2/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/09/mike-rozmus-cio-rockingham-memorial-hospital-chapter-2/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 11:46:31 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11763 Using NextGen in the practices Keeping an eye on LSS Marrying the inpatient and physician practice worlds using NextGen HIE — "It gets us half way there" Satisfying specialists with primary care-focused EMRs

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/09/mike-rozmus-cio-rockingham-memorial-hospital-chapter-2/feed/ 0 KLAS: Once-Promising Microsoft Amalga Stuck In Neutral http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/08/klas-once-promising-microsoft-amalga-stuck-in-neutral/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/08/klas-once-promising-microsoft-amalga-stuck-in-neutral/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 21:56:25 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11755 Despite its ability to share, aggregate, and analyze data, Microsoft Amalga has lagged in sales and experienced a significant drop in KLAS scores over the past two years, according to a new report — Microsoft Amalga 2012: The Price of Flexibility. Although a number of providers are pleased with the results that they have achieved [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/08/klas-once-promising-microsoft-amalga-stuck-in-neutral/feed/ 0 Wanda Sims, CIO, Baptist Health, Chapter 3 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/08/wanda-sims-cio-baptist-health-chapter-3/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/08/wanda-sims-cio-baptist-health-chapter-3/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 17:54:16 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11746 HIE work (internal vs external) “At the end of the day, it all comes down to viability — somebody has to pay” In the process of “thinking about thinking about our financial system” Sims on leadership — reflecting on lessons from a rich career “I've seen all the games played, so I know how they’re played” Avoiding death by meeting

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/08/wanda-sims-cio-baptist-health-chapter-3/feed/ 0 0:18:08 When it comes to health IT, Wanda Sims is no rookie. Over the past two decades, she’s held roles on both the vendor and consulting sides, and as a result, she’s developed a deep understanding of how the game is played. Some of the key lessons she’s [...] When it comes to health IT, Wanda Sims is no rookie. Over the past two decades, she’s held roles on both the vendor and consulting sides, and as a result, she’s developed a deep understanding of how the game is played. Some of the key lessons she’s learned are that the success of an implementation is contingent upon strong leadership, and that each organization needs to find the formula that works best for them. It’s why she made sure to have a CMIO who isn’t afraid to take on a CPOE implementation, and why Baptist Health has embarked on a non-traditional outsourcing agreement with Cerner. In this interview, Sims talks about those experiences, as well as what her organization is doing to determine the right physician practice EMR strategy, why CIOs need to get out of the office, and the work her team is doing with HIEs and portals. baptist, health, Podcast, wanda, sims Anthony Guerra no no HIMSS, AMA Call For Fewer Quality Measures, More Flexibility http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/08/himss-ama-call-for-fewer-quality-measures-more-flexibility/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/08/himss-ama-call-for-fewer-quality-measures-more-flexibility/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 13:32:02 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11726 HIMSS’ Electronic Health Record Association and the American Medical Association (AMA) were among the many organizations to submit comments on the proposed rules for Stage 2 of Meaningful Use, with the HIMSS EHR Association calling for fewer clinical quality measures and more time for EHR upgrades, and AMA looking for greater flexibility on timelines. In [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/08/himss-ama-call-for-fewer-quality-measures-more-flexibility/feed/ 0 John Bosco, CIO, North Shore-LIJ Health System, Chapter 3 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/07/john-bosco-cio-north-shore-lij-health-system-chapter-3/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/07/john-bosco-cio-north-shore-lij-health-system-chapter-3/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 20:16:57 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11719 Preventing staff burnout “All hands” meetings twice a year The need for mental health breaks The importance of checking in with peers in the industry “It’s exhausting and exhilarating at the same time” The high level of respect among CIOs

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/07/john-bosco-cio-north-shore-lij-health-system-chapter-3/feed/ 0 0:00:01 In the fall of 2009, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System made waves when it announced a monster deal with Allscripts to subsidize up to 85 percent of EMR costs in the offices of 7,000 affiliated physicians. More than two years later, the pr[...] In the fall of 2009, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System made waves when it announced a monster deal with Allscripts to subsidize up to 85 percent of EMR costs in the offices of 7,000 affiliated physicians. More than two years later, the program is making progress, and although it isn’t moving along quite as quickly as the organization originally anticipated, that’s not necessarily a bad thing, according to CIO John Bosco. In this interview, Bosco talks about the massive educational efforts underway in the community and how North Shore-LIJ is dealing with the unique challenges facing small practices. He also discusses the organization’s efforts to deploy EHRs in a way that will enable them to achieve true value, why CIOs need to pay more attention than ever before to talent acquisition and retention, and the importance of projecting a positive image. john, bosco, North, Shore-LIJ, Health, System, Podcast Kate Gamble no no Karen Marhefka, Associate CIO, UMass Memorial Healthcare, Chapter 4 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/07/karen-marhefka-associate-cio-umass-memorial-healthcare-chapter-4/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/07/karen-marhefka-associate-cio-umass-memorial-healthcare-chapter-4/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 14:26:18 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11710 The HIT workforce shortage and staff management Working with consultants, Encore Health Resources Working for George Brenckle HIT and Eddie Money The changing role of the CIO

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/07/karen-marhefka-associate-cio-umass-memorial-healthcare-chapter-4/feed/ 0 0:16:15 Despite the fact that many health system CIOs sit on the executive board and play a key role in shaping an organization’s long-term strategy, the perception of the CIO as basically a “mechanic” is still a common one. And it’s one that Karen Marhefka[...] Despite the fact that many health system CIOs sit on the executive board and play a key role in shaping an organization’s long-term strategy, the perception of the CIO as basically a “mechanic” is still a common one. And it’s one that Karen Marhefka wants to see change, particularly as more hospital functions and departments fall under the IT umbrella. In this interview, Marhefka talks about what it takes to operate a best-of-breed shop in today’s complex environment, the importance of staying abreast of vendor mergers and acquisitions, and the challenges in establishing a strategy that is solid enough to guide an organization but flexible enough to accommodate shifting priorities. She also discusses what it has been like to work with George Brenckle and how the CIO role has evolved and will continue to change going forward. karen, marhefka, Podcast, umass, memorial, healthcare Anthony Guerra no no KLAS: Providers Have Big Plans For BI Solutions http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/04/klas-providers-want-more-from-bi-solutions/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/04/klas-providers-want-more-from-bi-solutions/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 21:25:03 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11699 Slightly more than half of healthcare providers are planning to buy or replace their business intelligence (BI) solution in the next three years, according to a new KLAS report, which found that those who are in the market are seeking a robust solution. The report — Business Intelligence Perception 2012: A Wave is Coming — [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/04/klas-providers-want-more-from-bi-solutions/feed/ 0 Keeping Controversy To A Minimum http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/03/keeping-controversy-to-a-minimum/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/03/keeping-controversy-to-a-minimum/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 14:40:47 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11678 While a few live for their jobs, most work at them. As such, many are easily distracted from those daily tasks that give little satisfaction. One way this tendency exhibits itself is as a veritable craving for office controversy — any reason to start email or chatting with co-workers about the latest goings on in [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/03/keeping-controversy-to-a-minimum/feed/ 0 The Game Keeps On Going http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/03/the-game-keeps-on-going/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/03/the-game-keeps-on-going/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 13:56:18 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11679 “I never got to that point where by I didn’t have enough hope to keep on going. This particular crisis was somewhat like playing a game of solitaire. You pick up a card and if you can put it someplace, the game keeps on going. So if you pick up a card which is a [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/03/the-game-keeps-on-going/feed/ 0 Remembering John Wade http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/03/remembering-john-wade/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/03/remembering-john-wade/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 12:39:57 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11636 John Wade, former CIO/VP at Saint Luke’s Health System in Kansas City, and former HIMSS Board Chair, passed away last week. His friends and colleagues have offered the following remembrances ...

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/03/remembering-john-wade/feed/ 0 Mike Rozmus, CIO, Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Chapter 1 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/03/mike-rozmus-cio-rockingham-memorial-hospital-chapter-1/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/03/mike-rozmus-cio-rockingham-memorial-hospital-chapter-1/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 12:03:56 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11639 About Rockingham Running a Meditech CS 5.65 shop Starting CPOE in the ED Keeping Picis (for now) in the OR The challenges of interfacing No 6.0

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/03/mike-rozmus-cio-rockingham-memorial-hospital-chapter-1/feed/ 0 0:14:16 The idea of being acquired by a health system — especially one as large as Sentara Health — can be daunting for a CIO. But Mike Rozmus viewed it as an opportunity to work closely with Sentara CIO Bert Reece and to try to emulate some of the success [...] The idea of being acquired by a health system — especially one as large as Sentara Health — can be daunting for a CIO. But Mike Rozmus viewed it as an opportunity to work closely with Sentara CIO Bert Reece and to try to emulate some of the success the 11-hospital organization has had in its advanced use of IT. In fact, since the merger last year, Rozmus has already incorporated one of Sentara’s best practices by leveraging physician advisory groups to get buy-in on projects. In this interview, Rozmus talks about other changes he has made since the acquisition, what he’s doing to bridge the inpatient and practice environments, the lessons he’s learned being a Meditech 5.6 beta site, and the challenges of dealing with a heavy workload. mike, rozmus, Podcast, rockingham, memorial, hospital Anthony Guerra no no CHIME Recommends 90-Day Reporting Window for MU Stage 2 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/02/chime-recommends-90-day-reporting-window-for-mu-stage-2/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/02/chime-recommends-90-day-reporting-window-for-mu-stage-2/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 13:08:07 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11626 In comments submitted earlier this week, CHIME is calling for the creation of a 90-day reporting period for the first payment year of Stage 2 Meaningful Use. In comments filed with both CMS and ONC, CHIME also identified concerns related to CMS’ varying approach to clinical quality measures (CQMs) and provided recommendations on all 42 [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/02/chime-recommends-90-day-reporting-window-for-mu-stage-2/feed/ 0 Wanda Sims, CIO, Baptist Health, Chapter 2 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/02/wanda-sims-cio-baptist-health-chapter-2/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/02/wanda-sims-cio-baptist-health-chapter-2/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 12:28:01 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11616 MUS1 – planning to attest at the end of this year The physician practice strategy — McKesson & Cerner? The importance of making rounds Medseek for a physician portal (perhaps a patient portal down the road) Making sure docs don’t see all the data, just the right data The importance of a sound infrastructure Implementing virtual desktops

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/02/wanda-sims-cio-baptist-health-chapter-2/feed/ 0 0:13:41 When it comes to health IT, Wanda Sims is no rookie. Over the past two decades, she’s held roles on both the vendor and consulting sides, and as a result, she’s developed a deep understanding of how the game is played. Some of the key lessons she’s [...] When it comes to health IT, Wanda Sims is no rookie. Over the past two decades, she’s held roles on both the vendor and consulting sides, and as a result, she’s developed a deep understanding of how the game is played. Some of the key lessons she’s learned are that the success of an implementation is contingent upon strong leadership, and that each organization needs to find the formula that works best for them. It’s why she made sure to have a CMIO who isn’t afraid to take on a CPOE implementation, and why Baptist Health has embarked on a non-traditional outsourcing agreement with Cerner. In this interview, Sims talks about those experiences, as well as what her organization is doing to determine the right physician practice EMR strategy, why CIOs need to get out of the office, and the work her team is doing with HIEs and portals. baptist, health, Podcast, wanda, sims Anthony Guerra no no New Resource Provides Guidance on Data Sharing http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/01/new-resource-provides-guidance-on-data-sharing/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/01/new-resource-provides-guidance-on-data-sharing/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 20:38:32 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11606 Markle Connecting for Health has issued a collection of resources designed to support the secure exchange of health information. The Markle Connecting for Health Common Framework Policies in Practice for Health Information Sharing — or Polices in Practice — address current critical implementation issues for electronic health data sharing, including informed individual consent, governance, individual [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/01/new-resource-provides-guidance-on-data-sharing/feed/ 0 John Bosco, CIO, North Shore-LIJ Health System, Chapter 2 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/01/john-bosco-cio-north-shore-lij-health-system-chapter-2/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/01/john-bosco-cio-north-shore-lij-health-system-chapter-2/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 16:40:21 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11597 Educating docs about HITECH “This is not a time to rest.” Allscripts Sunrise for inpatient, Enterprise for employed docs “We were not early adopters of EHRs.” The ripple effect of the ICD-10 delay Staying positive during tough times Who has it tougher — small community hospitals or large organizations?

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/05/01/john-bosco-cio-north-shore-lij-health-system-chapter-2/feed/ 0 0:16:48 In the fall of 2009, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System made waves when it announced a monster deal with Allscripts to subsidize up to 85 percent of EMR costs in the offices of 7,000 affiliated physicians. More than two years later, the pr[...] In the fall of 2009, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System made waves when it announced a monster deal with Allscripts to subsidize up to 85 percent of EMR costs in the offices of 7,000 affiliated physicians. More than two years later, the program is making progress, and although it isn’t moving along quite as quickly as the organization originally anticipated, that’s not necessarily a bad thing, according to CIO John Bosco. In this interview, Bosco talks about the massive educational efforts underway in the community and how North Shore-LIJ is dealing with the unique challenges facing small practices. He also discusses the organization’s efforts to deploy EHRs in a way that will enable them to achieve true value, why CIOs need to pay more attention than ever before to talent acquisition and retention, and the importance of projecting a positive image. john, bosco, North, Shore-LIJ, Health, System, Podcast Kate Gamble no no Moving Past Job Rejection http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/30/moving-past-job-rejection/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/30/moving-past-job-rejection/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:32:24 +0000 Bonnie Siegel http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11588 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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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/30/moving-past-job-rejection/feed/ 0 Karen Marhefka, Associate CIO, UMass Memorial Healthcare, Chapter 3 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/30/karen-marhefka-associate-cio-umass-memorial-healthcare-chapter-3/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/30/karen-marhefka-associate-cio-umass-memorial-healthcare-chapter-3/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:40:33 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11577 IT’s identity crisis IT as a black hole, pulling in more and more functions and departments Figuring it all out — start with clinical performance management in mind and work back The importance of open, honest dialogue

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/30/karen-marhefka-associate-cio-umass-memorial-healthcare-chapter-3/feed/ 0 0:16:21 Despite the fact that many health system CIOs sit on the executive board and play a key role in shaping an organization’s long-term strategy, the perception of the CIO as basically a “mechanic” is still a common one. And it’s one that Karen Marhefka[...] Despite the fact that many health system CIOs sit on the executive board and play a key role in shaping an organization’s long-term strategy, the perception of the CIO as basically a “mechanic” is still a common one. And it’s one that Karen Marhefka wants to see change, particularly as more hospital functions and departments fall under the IT umbrella. In this interview, Marhefka talks about what it takes to operate a best-of-breed shop in today’s complex environment, the importance of staying abreast of vendor mergers and acquisitions, and the challenges in establishing a strategy that is solid enough to guide an organization but flexible enough to accommodate shifting priorities. She also discusses what it has been like to work with George Brenckle and how the CIO role has evolved and will continue to change going forward. karen, marhefka, Podcast, umass, memorial, healthcare Anthony Guerra no no Meditech 6.0 Diary Part 18: A Summit And The Winds Of Change http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/27/meditech-6-0-diary-part-18-a-summit-and-the-winds-of-change/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/27/meditech-6-0-diary-part-18-a-summit-and-the-winds-of-change/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:23:31 +0000 Jorge Grillo http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11569 Many healthcare CIOs have argued for ages that Meditech’s large market-share has caused them to be a bit less than responsive to customer needs and somewhat rigid in their delivery of service, along with being more focused on their internal business drivers than their customer’s desires. I must admit to having been one of those [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/27/meditech-6-0-diary-part-18-a-summit-and-the-winds-of-change/feed/ 0 Alan Abramson, CIO, HealthPartners, Chapter 4 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/27/alan-abramson-cio-healthpartners-chapter-4/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/27/alan-abramson-cio-healthpartners-chapter-4/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:35:06 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11561 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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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/27/alan-abramson-cio-healthpartners-chapter-4/feed/ 0 0:08:11 As a veteran of healthcare IT, Alan Abramson knows one of the biggest hurdles to adoption is in convincing providers that implementing IT systems won’t disrupt workflow. At HealthPartners, an organization in which clinicians are leveraging electroni[...] As a veteran of healthcare IT, Alan Abramson knows one of the biggest hurdles to adoption is in convincing providers that implementing IT systems won’t disrupt workflow. At HealthPartners, an organization in which clinicians are leveraging electronic data to close the gaps in disease management, the merits of IT are well understood. In this interview, Abramson talks about the advantages of having employed physicians, the importance of having a deep understanding of the clinical practice, and how he benefited from being on the ground floor during early IT implementations. He also discusses HealthPartner’s Epic everywhere journey, the opportunities and challenges presented by HIEs, and the role that EMRs can play in mergers and acquisitions. alan, abramson, healthpartners, Podcast Anthony Guerra no no Going With Your Gut http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/26/going-with-your-gut/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/26/going-with-your-gut/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:23:11 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11539 “What made you decide to throw that pass?” “Why didn’t you send that runner home?” During my early days as a sportswriter, I often posed questions to coaches and players about what it was that influenced a decision. And despite having poured through game film, scouting reports and statistics, more often than not, it all [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/26/going-with-your-gut/feed/ 0 Leadership Is The Art Of Effecting Change http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/26/leadership-is-the-art-of-effecting-change/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/26/leadership-is-the-art-of-effecting-change/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:41:42 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11533 “With this bureaucracy, including the judges on the bench, we can have … laws written by angels and they cannot lift us from the swamp. With bad laws and good civil servants (judges) one can still govern, (but) with bad civil servants, the best laws cannot help.” — Otto Von Bismarck (in a letter to [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/26/leadership-is-the-art-of-effecting-change/feed/ 0 John Bosco, CIO, North Shore-LIJ Health System, Chapter 1 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/26/john-bosco-cio-north-shore-lij-health-system-chapter-1/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/26/john-bosco-cio-north-shore-lij-health-system-chapter-1/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:06:32 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11522 About North Shore-LIJ EMR subsidy program with Allscripts Challenges for small physician practices Letting Allscripts take the lead Holding community forums to educate docs “The huge cultural shift” that needs to happen

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/26/john-bosco-cio-north-shore-lij-health-system-chapter-1/feed/ 0 0:17:11 In the fall of 2009, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System made waves when it announced a monster deal with Allscripts to subsidize up to 85 percent of EMR costs in the offices of 7,000 affiliated physicians. More than two years later, the pr[...] In the fall of 2009, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System made waves when it announced a monster deal with Allscripts to subsidize up to 85 percent of EMR costs in the offices of 7,000 affiliated physicians. More than two years later, the program is making progress, and although it isn’t moving along quite as quickly as the organization originally anticipated, that’s not necessarily a bad thing, according to CIO John Bosco. In this interview, Bosco talks about the massive educational efforts underway in the community and how North Shore-LIJ is dealing with the unique challenges facing small practices. He also discusses the organization’s efforts to deploy EHRs in a way that will enable them to achieve true value, why CIOs need to pay more attention than ever before to talent acquisition and retention, and the importance of projecting a positive image. john, bosco, North, Shore-LIJ, Health, System, Podcast Kate Gamble no no healthsystemCIO.com Survey Says Connecting With Independents Is Top Priority http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/25/healthsystemcio-com-survey-says-connecting-with-independents-is-top-priority/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/25/healthsystemcio-com-survey-says-connecting-with-independents-is-top-priority/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:31:15 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11489 As government incentive programs place a greater emphasis on data sharing — both within and among organizations, connecting with independent physicians is moving higher up on CIOs’ to-do lists. In fact, 79 percent of CIOs said that integrating electronically with outside providers is now among their top three priorities, according to the April healthsystemCIO.com SnapSurvey. [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/25/healthsystemcio-com-survey-says-connecting-with-independents-is-top-priority/feed/ 0 Wanda Sims, CIO, Baptist Health, Chapter 1 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/25/wanda-sims-cio-baptist-health-chapter-1/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/25/wanda-sims-cio-baptist-health-chapter-1/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:25:14 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11498 About Baptist The organization's CPOE journey Running McKesson Star for financials, Cerner (outsourced) for clinicals Implementing CPOE, targeting a June 5 go-live Breaking down outsourcing's challenges "We're 10 months into it and, right now, we're happy with our decision"

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/25/wanda-sims-cio-baptist-health-chapter-1/feed/ 0 0:17:55 When it comes to health IT, Wanda Sims is no rookie. Over the past two decades, she’s held roles on both the vendor and consulting sides, and as a result, she’s developed a deep understanding of how the game is played. Some of the key lessons she’s [...] When it comes to health IT, Wanda Sims is no rookie. Over the past two decades, she’s held roles on both the vendor and consulting sides, and as a result, she’s developed a deep understanding of how the game is played. Some of the key lessons she’s learned are that the success of an implementation is contingent upon strong leadership, and that each organization needs to find the formula that works best for them. It’s why she made sure to have a CMIO who isn’t afraid to take on a CPOE implementation, and why Baptist Health has embarked on a non-traditional outsourcing agreement with Cerner. In this interview, Sims talks about those experiences, as well as what her organization is doing to determine the right physician practice EMR strategy, why CIOs need to get out of the office, and the work her team is doing with HIEs and portals. baptist, health, Podcast, wanda, sims Anthony Guerra no no Karen Marhefka, Associate CIO, UMass Memorial Healthcare, Chapter 2 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/24/karen-marhefka-associate-cio-umass-memorial-healthcare-chapter-2/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/24/karen-marhefka-associate-cio-umass-memorial-healthcare-chapter-2/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:56:29 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11474 How to optimize product use with so many new projects to tackle The need to have a stable strategic plan What to do when everything's a priority Appreciating the elevated role of IT in a health system

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/24/karen-marhefka-associate-cio-umass-memorial-healthcare-chapter-2/feed/ 0 0:18:08 Despite the fact that many health system CIOs sit on the executive board and play a key role in shaping an organization’s long-term strategy, the perception of the CIO as basically a “mechanic” is still a common one. And it’s one that Karen Marhefka[...] Despite the fact that many health system CIOs sit on the executive board and play a key role in shaping an organization’s long-term strategy, the perception of the CIO as basically a “mechanic” is still a common one. And it’s one that Karen Marhefka wants to see change, particularly as more hospital functions and departments fall under the IT umbrella. In this interview, Marhefka talks about what it takes to operate a best-of-breed shop in today’s complex environment, the importance of staying abreast of vendor mergers and acquisitions, and the challenges in establishing a strategy that is solid enough to guide an organization but flexible enough to accommodate shifting priorities. She also discusses what it has been like to work with George Brenckle and how the CIO role has evolved and will continue to change going forward. karen, marhefka, Podcast, umass, memorial, healthcare Anthony Guerra no no KLAS: ICD-10 Concerns Push Providers to Consider CAC Solutions http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/23/klas-icd-10-concerns-push-providers-to-consider-cac-solutions/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/23/klas-icd-10-concerns-push-providers-to-consider-cac-solutions/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:08:01 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11462 With concerns about readiness to meet the ICD-10 deadline still top of mind, nearly half of providers are planning to purchase an inpatient computer-assisted coding (CAC) solution within the next two years, according to a new KLAS report — Computer-Assisted Coding: A Glimpse at the Future of HIM Technology. The report found that many providers [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/23/klas-icd-10-concerns-push-providers-to-consider-cac-solutions/feed/ 0 Alan Abramson, CIO, HealthPartners, Chapter 3 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/23/alan-abramson-cio-healthpartners-chapter-3/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/23/alan-abramson-cio-healthpartners-chapter-3/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:35:37 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11453 HealthPartners’ Epic everywhere journey Considering the EMR factor in hospital M&A HIE opportunities and challenges The occasional disconnect between policy and reality

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/23/alan-abramson-cio-healthpartners-chapter-3/feed/ 0 0:21:56 As a veteran of healthcare IT, Alan Abramson knows one of the biggest hurdles to adoption is in convincing providers that implementing IT systems won’t disrupt workflow. At HealthPartners, an organization in which clinicians are leveraging electroni[...] As a veteran of healthcare IT, Alan Abramson knows one of the biggest hurdles to adoption is in convincing providers that implementing IT systems won’t disrupt workflow. At HealthPartners, an organization in which clinicians are leveraging electronic data to close the gaps in disease management, the merits of IT are well understood. In this interview, Abramson talks about the advantages of having employed physicians, the importance of having a deep understanding of the clinical practice, and how he benefited from being on the ground floor during early IT implementations. He also discusses HealthPartner’s Epic everywhere journey, the opportunities and challenges presented by HIEs, and the role that EMRs can play in mergers and acquisitions. alan, abramson, healthpartners, Podcast Anthony Guerra no no Rick Schooler, CIO, Orlando Health, Chapter 4 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/20/rick-schooler-cio-orlando-health-chapter-4/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/20/rick-schooler-cio-orlando-health-chapter-4/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:00:45 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11432 Involvement in supply chain “What you permit, you promote” Still learning after two decades Giving back to the community Setting limits to avoid burnout

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/20/rick-schooler-cio-orlando-health-chapter-4/feed/ 0 0:10:22 With an ever-growing number of projects on their plate, many CIOs are struggling with prioritization challenges. And what often happens, according to Rick Schooler, CIO at Orlando Health, is that tasks that are deemed urgent take precedence over pro[...] With an ever-growing number of projects on their plate, many CIOs are struggling with prioritization challenges. And what often happens, according to Rick Schooler, CIO at Orlando Health, is that tasks that are deemed urgent take precedence over projects that are essential to an organization’s growth. As his organization continues to expand, Schooler is working to balance immediate IT needs with Orlando’s long-term strategy to deliver a clinically integrated model of care, which is no simple task. In this interview, he talks about his concerns with the proposed MU stage 2 rules, why CIOs will need to put pressure on vendors, the importance of being plugged into the executive team, why enterprise analytics can’t be put on the back burner, and the skillset that today’s CIO must have. orlando, health, Podcast, rick, schooler Kate Gamble no no Nothing Lends More Credibility Than Putting It In Writing http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/19/nothing-lends-more-credibility-than-putting-it-in-writing/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/19/nothing-lends-more-credibility-than-putting-it-in-writing/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:41:43 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11415 “One of the important things that I always remember from my First Consulting Group days was a comment from (FCG Founder) Jim Reep: ‘Speak the truth as if it’s going to be in the newspaper tomorrow — say what needs to be said,’ and that’s what I try to live by, because I think you [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/19/nothing-lends-more-credibility-than-putting-it-in-writing/feed/ 0 Karen Marhefka, Associate CIO, UMass Memorial Health Care, Chapter 1 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/19/karen-marhefka-associate-cio-umass-memorial-health-care-chapter-1/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/19/karen-marhefka-associate-cio-umass-memorial-health-care-chapter-1/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:46:39 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11400 About UMass Memorial Allscripts ambulatory, Siemens Soarian acute, dbMotion for integration Making a best-of-breed shop work — “It takes very, very smart people to maintain what we’ve built” The state of Soarian ambulatory Navigating vendor M&A The critical CIO-general counsel relationship

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/19/karen-marhefka-associate-cio-umass-memorial-health-care-chapter-1/feed/ 0 0:19:23 Despite the fact that many health system CIOs sit on the executive board and play a key role in shaping an organization’s long-term strategy, the perception of the CIO as basically a “mechanic” is still a common one. And it’s one that Karen Marhefka[...] Despite the fact that many health system CIOs sit on the executive board and play a key role in shaping an organization’s long-term strategy, the perception of the CIO as basically a “mechanic” is still a common one. And it’s one that Karen Marhefka wants to see change, particularly as more hospital functions and departments fall under the IT umbrella. In this interview, Marhefka talks about what it takes to operate a best-of-breed shop in today’s complex environment, the importance of staying abreast of vendor mergers and acquisitions, and the challenges in establishing a strategy that is solid enough to guide an organization but flexible enough to accommodate shifting priorities. She also discusses what it has been like to work with George Brenckle and how the CIO role has evolved and will continue to change going forward. Allscripts, karen, marhefka, Podcast, Siemens, umass, memorial, healthcare Anthony Guerra no no Resisting The Tyranny Of The Urgent http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/19/resisting-the-tyranny-of-the-urgent/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/19/resisting-the-tyranny-of-the-urgent/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:43:49 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11406 “You have to get them on the same schedule — right away.” When you’re expecting twins, people love to dispense advice. And while I can take or leave some of the many suggestions I’ve heard, I always listen carefully when it’s a parent of twins — someone who’s been in the trenches. But when I [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/19/resisting-the-tyranny-of-the-urgent/feed/ 0 Alan Abramson, CIO, HealthPartners, Chapter 2 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/18/alan-abramson-cio-healthpartners-chapter-2/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/18/alan-abramson-cio-healthpartners-chapter-2/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:57:03 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11387 The importance of deeply understanding clinical practice Engaging both physician champions and champion naysayers The ICD-10 postponement Balancing flexibility and firmness

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/18/alan-abramson-cio-healthpartners-chapter-2/feed/ 0 0:14:58 As a veteran of healthcare IT, Alan Abramson knows one of the biggest hurdles to adoption is in convincing providers that implementing IT systems won’t disrupt workflow. At HealthPartners, an organization in which clinicians are leveraging electroni[...] As a veteran of healthcare IT, Alan Abramson knows one of the biggest hurdles to adoption is in convincing providers that implementing IT systems won’t disrupt workflow. At HealthPartners, an organization in which clinicians are leveraging electronic data to close the gaps in disease management, the merits of IT are well understood. In this interview, Abramson talks about the advantages of having employed physicians, the importance of having a deep understanding of the clinical practice, and how he benefited from being on the ground floor during early IT implementations. He also discusses HealthPartner’s Epic everywhere journey, the opportunities and challenges presented by HIEs, and the role that EMRs can play in mergers and acquisitions. alan, abramson, healthpartners, Podcast Anthony Guerra no no Facebook And CIOs: Walking The Line http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/17/facebook-and-cios-walking-the-line/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/17/facebook-and-cios-walking-the-line/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:30:23 +0000 Dale Sanders http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11377 Social media, especially Facebook, is, among other things, a life experiment for me as an IT professional and “corporate executive.” In particular, I’m insatiably curious about the role that social media technology plays in transparency — breaking down the barriers and often hypocritical behaviors between personal and professional lives that allow for university football coaches [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/17/facebook-and-cios-walking-the-line/feed/ 0 Rick Schooler, CIO, Orlando Health, Chapter 3 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/17/rick-schooler-cio-orlando-health-chapter-3/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/17/rick-schooler-cio-orlando-health-chapter-3/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:43:50 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11361 The skillset that today’s CIOs must have “The stakes are higher now on all fronts” Establishing a single source of truth Enterprise-level analytics Tyranny of the urgent Being plugged into the executive team

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/17/rick-schooler-cio-orlando-health-chapter-3/feed/ 0 0:16:41 With an ever-growing number of projects on their plate, many CIOs are struggling with prioritization challenges. And what often happens, according to Rick Schooler, CIO at Orlando Health, is that tasks that are deemed urgent take precedence over pro[...] With an ever-growing number of projects on their plate, many CIOs are struggling with prioritization challenges. And what often happens, according to Rick Schooler, CIO at Orlando Health, is that tasks that are deemed urgent take precedence over projects that are essential to an organization’s growth. As his organization continues to expand, Schooler is working to balance immediate IT needs with Orlando’s long-term strategy to deliver a clinically integrated model of care, which is no simple task. In this interview, he talks about his concerns with the proposed MU stage 2 rules, why CIOs will need to put pressure on vendors, the importance of being plugged into the executive team, why enterprise analytics can’t be put on the back burner, and the skillset that today’s CIO must have. orlando, health, Podcast, rick, schooler Kate Gamble no no KLAS: No Clear Answer For Urgent Care Centers Seeking EMRs http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/16/klas-urgent-care-emr-picture-not-clear-cut/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/16/klas-urgent-care-emr-picture-not-clear-cut/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:54:02 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11346 As urgent care centers seek to expand to accommodate increasing patient volume, many are finding that there are multiple options for going electronic, including ambulatory EMRs, ED solutions, and best-of-breed urgent care EMRs, according to a new KLAS report — Urgent Care 2012: A Host of EMR Options. The report found that even best-of-breed urgent [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/16/meeting-mu-on-a-tight-budget/feed/ 0 Chuck McDevitt, CIO, Self Regional Healthcare, Chapter 4 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/13/chuck-mcdevitt-cio-self-regional-healthcare-chapter-4/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/13/chuck-mcdevitt-cio-self-regional-healthcare-chapter-4/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:04:27 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11322 The benefits of strategic planning retreats The HIT workforce shortage and staff management Bringing lessons from other industries into healthcare Leveraging Lean to streamline processes

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/13/chuck-mcdevitt-cio-self-regional-healthcare-chapter-4/feed/ 0 0:10:25 The healthcare system has its share of issues, some of which will take years to fix, and some — like the amount of inefficiency embedded into processes — that can be solved much sooner, according to Chuck McDevitt, CIO at Self Regional Healthcare. M[...] The healthcare system has its share of issues, some of which will take years to fix, and some — like the amount of inefficiency embedded into processes — that can be solved much sooner, according to Chuck McDevitt, CIO at Self Regional Healthcare. McDevitt sees a great deal of potential in implementing Lean methodologies to drive down costs and boost patient satisfaction. In this interview, he talks about how his organization is using evidence-based medicine to streamline processes, the challenges of straddling the ACO and fee-for-service worlds, and the cultural change taking place within Self Regional to improve employees’ health. He also discusses integrating the acute and ambulatory environments, his device management strategy, and how he is applying lessons learned from working in other industries. chuck, mcdevitt, Podcast, self, regional, healthcare Anthony Guerra no no Silencing Mobile Device Distractions http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/12/silencing-mobile-device-distractions/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/12/silencing-mobile-device-distractions/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:18:27 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11310 It’s funny how things change. Not too long ago, when I saw a car swerving on the road, I’d immediately assume the driver might be intoxicated or possibly falling asleep, and I’d make every effort to avoid that car. Now, if I see a vehicle veering into multiple lanes or sidling up to the median, [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/12/silencing-mobile-device-distractions/feed/ 3 Alan Abramson, CIO, HealthPartners, Chapter 1 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/12/alan-abramson-cio-healthpartners-chapter-1/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/12/alan-abramson-cio-healthpartners-chapter-1/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:51:51 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11290 About HealthPartners Going at risk — "It's not as easy as one might think" Leveraging electronic data for disease management Going P4P in a F4S world Breaking down bundled payments The benefits of having employed docs

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/12/alan-abramson-cio-healthpartners-chapter-1/feed/ 0 0:16:04 As a veteran of healthcare IT, Alan Abramson knows one of the biggest hurdles to adoption is in convincing providers that implementing IT systems won’t disrupt workflow. At HealthPartners, an organization in which clinicians are leveraging electroni[...] As a veteran of healthcare IT, Alan Abramson knows one of the biggest hurdles to adoption is in convincing providers that implementing IT systems won’t disrupt workflow. At HealthPartners, an organization in which clinicians are leveraging electronic data to close the gaps in disease management, the merits of IT are well understood. In this interview, Abramson talks about the advantages of having employed physicians, the importance of having a deep understanding of the clinical practice, and how he benefited from being on the ground floor during early IT implementations. He also discusses HealthPartner’s Epic everywhere journey, the opportunities and challenges presented by HIEs, and the role that EMRs can play in mergers and acquisitions. alan, abramson, healthpartners, Podcast Anthony Guerra no no KLAS: Smart Pumps Must Learn EMR Integration http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/12/klas-smart-pumps-must-learn-emr-integration/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/12/klas-smart-pumps-must-learn-emr-integration/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:54:38 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11296 “Despite years of discussion and promises,” KLAS reports that fewer than 10 providers in the country are doing EMR integration with their smart pump vendors, even though over half consider it key to future pump selection. Report author Coray Tate commented, “Providers are looking at EMR integration as the next big step to make infusions [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/12/klas-smart-pumps-must-learn-emr-integration/feed/ 0 A New Twist On The Golden Rule http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/12/a-new-twist-on-the-golden-rule/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/12/a-new-twist-on-the-golden-rule/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:39:34 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11283 “The vigour of the human mind quickly appears when there is no longer any room for doubt and hesitation, when diffidence is absorbed in the sense of danger, or overwhelmed by some resistless passion. We then soon discover that difficulty is, for the most part, the daughter of idleness, that the obstacles with which our [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/12/a-new-twist-on-the-golden-rule/feed/ 0 Rick Schooler, CIO, Orlando Health, Chapter 2 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/11/rick-schooler-cio-orlando-health-chapter-2/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/11/rick-schooler-cio-orlando-health-chapter-2/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:25:45 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11272 HIE sustainability issues Having a data platform that brings it all together “We need to put pressure on our vendors” Plans to attest to Stage 1 The complex registration processes for EPs “We’re scrambling to get it all done”

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/11/rick-schooler-cio-orlando-health-chapter-2/feed/ 0 0:17:06 With an ever-growing number of projects on their plate, many CIOs are struggling with prioritization challenges. And what often happens, according to Rick Schooler, CIO at Orlando Health, is that tasks that are deemed urgent take precedence over pro[...] With an ever-growing number of projects on their plate, many CIOs are struggling with prioritization challenges. And what often happens, according to Rick Schooler, CIO at Orlando Health, is that tasks that are deemed urgent take precedence over projects that are essential to an organization’s growth. As his organization continues to expand, Schooler is working to balance immediate IT needs with Orlando’s long-term strategy to deliver a clinically integrated model of care, which is no simple task. In this interview, he talks about his concerns with the proposed MU stage 2 rules, why CIOs will need to put pressure on vendors, the importance of being plugged into the executive team, why enterprise analytics can’t be put on the back burner, and the skillset that today’s CIO must have. orlando, health, Podcast, rick, schooler Kate Gamble no no Is It Time For A Spring IT Reorg? http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/11/is-it-time-for-a-spring-it-reorg/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/11/is-it-time-for-a-spring-it-reorg/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:02:27 +0000 Bonnie Siegel http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11244 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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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/11/is-it-time-for-a-spring-it-reorg/feed/ 0 KLAS: New Technique Driving the Digital Mammography Market http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/10/klas-new-technique-driving-the-digital-mammography-market/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/10/klas-new-technique-driving-the-digital-mammography-market/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:22:09 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11230 With its strong digital mammography product, which features the groundbreaking tomosynthesis imaging technique, Hologic has solidified its spot as top vendor in the space, according to a new KLAS study — Women’s Imaging 2012:Tomosynthesis Makes a Splash. The report found that tomosynthesis lives up to the hype in terms of its ability to detect lesions [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/10/klas-new-technique-driving-the-digital-mammography-market/feed/ 0 Chuck McDevitt, CIO, Self Regional Healthcare, Chapter 3 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/10/chuck-mcdevitt-cio-self-regional-healthcare-chapter-3/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/10/chuck-mcdevitt-cio-self-regional-healthcare-chapter-3/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:02:11 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11212 Allscripts in the owned physician practices Working with the independents Integrating the hospital & physician practice worlds (using RelayHealth) BYOD — iPad strategies for the workplace

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/10/chuck-mcdevitt-cio-self-regional-healthcare-chapter-3/feed/ 0 0:10:18 The healthcare system has its share of issues, some of which will take years to fix, and some — like the amount of inefficiency embedded into processes — that can be solved much sooner, according to Chuck McDevitt, CIO at Self Regional Healthcare. M[...] The healthcare system has its share of issues, some of which will take years to fix, and some — like the amount of inefficiency embedded into processes — that can be solved much sooner, according to Chuck McDevitt, CIO at Self Regional Healthcare. McDevitt sees a great deal of potential in implementing lean methodologies to drive down costs and boost patient satisfaction. In this interview, he talks about how his organization is using evidence-based medicine to streamline processes, the challenges of straddling the ACO and fee-for-service worlds, and the cultural change taking place within Self Regional to improve employees’ health. He also discusses integrating the acute and ambulatory environments, his device management strategy, and how he is applying lessons learned from working in other industries. chuck, mcdevitt, Podcast, self, regional, healthcare Anthony Guerra no no HHS Proposes Pushing Back ICD-10 Deadline to 2014 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/10/hhs-proposes-pushing-back-icd-10-deadline/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/10/hhs-proposes-pushing-back-icd-10-deadline/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:00:25 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11205 HHS has proposed delaying the compliance date for ICD-10 conversion by one year to Oct. 1, 2014. The deadline extension was one of several topics covered in an e-mailed news release from HHS, which also announced a proposed rule that would establish a unique health plan identifier under the HIPAA Act of 1996. To access [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/10/hhs-proposes-pushing-back-icd-10-deadline/feed/ 0 How Cerner Was Able To Turn The Corner http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/09/how-cerner-was-able-to-turn-the-corner/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/09/how-cerner-was-able-to-turn-the-corner/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:17:47 +0000 Adam Gale http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11197 Turning a corner should be a simple thing. However, while watching “Cars” with my kids the other day, I was reminded that it’s not always that simple. In the movie, Doc Hudson instructs Lightning McQueen to turn his wheels into the skid to maintain better control when traveling at high speeds on a dirt road. [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/09/how-cerner-was-able-to-turn-the-corner/feed/ 0 Jack Wolf, CIO, Montefiore Medical Center, Chapter 4 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/09/jack-wolf-cio-montefiore-medical-center-chapter-4/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/09/jack-wolf-cio-montefiore-medical-center-chapter-4/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:25:00 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11188 Battling the HIT workforce shortage Managing staff to avoid burnout The benefits of cross training Staying positive and remembering what's important

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/09/jack-wolf-cio-montefiore-medical-center-chapter-4/feed/ 0 0:12:51 Montefiore Medical Center prides itself on being a forward-thinking organization. The Bronx, N.Y.-based system began implementing an EMR in the mid-90s, and was closing in on full CPOE just a few years later. But although the organization has always[...] Montefiore Medical Center prides itself on being a forward-thinking organization. The Bronx, N.Y.-based system began implementing an EMR in the mid-90s, and was closing in on full CPOE just a few years later. But although the organization has always embraced innovation, CIO Jack Wolf believes what is just as important is maintaining a sound strategic plan. In this interview, Wolf talks about the weighted decision of whether to transition to a fully-integrated system, the need to be able to seamlessly connect the acute and ambulatory worlds, and how he dealt with being blindsided by a vendor decision. He also discusses Montefiore’s participation in an ACO program, the health IT workforce shortage, and his thoughts on MU Stage 2. jack, wolf, montefiore, medical, center, Podcast Anthony Guerra no no Dave Holland, CIO, Southern Illinois Healthcare, Chapter 4 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/06/dave-holland-cio-southern-illinois-healthcare-chapter-4/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/06/dave-holland-cio-southern-illinois-healthcare-chapter-4/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:55:17 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11176 Lessons learned from IT rounding Increasing physician engagement “I love being a CIO” Getting clinician feedback Looking at system failures — not individual mistakes The challenge for CIOs going forward

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/06/dave-holland-cio-southern-illinois-healthcare-chapter-4/feed/ 0 0:11:00 When he was named CIO at Southern Illinois Healthcare three years ago, two of Dave Holland’s key goals were to reverse the trend of project delays at the five-hospital organization, and to help narrow the gap between IT and clinicians staff. His tea[...] When he was named CIO at Southern Illinois Healthcare three years ago, two of Dave Holland’s key goals were to reverse the trend of project delays at the five-hospital organization, and to help narrow the gap between IT and clinicians staff. His team is addressing both issues by surging ahead with a big Meditech upgrade and establishing a rounding system that will enable the IT staff to better understand how implementations impact clinicians. In the meantime, Holland is focused on building an HIE within the organization, establishing a PHO to improve outcomes for chronic disease patients, and driving EHR adoption among physicians. In this interview, Holland talks about the HIE picture in Illinois, transitioning to a true EHR environment that will enable clinical decision support, and what it takes to change the culture of an organization. Blog, dave, holland, southern, illinois, healthcare Kate Gamble no no Time To Rethink EMR Design And User Interface http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/06/time-to-rethink-emr-design-and-user-interface/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/06/time-to-rethink-emr-design-and-user-interface/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:01:35 +0000 Dale Sanders http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11169 There’s a great new article in the March 2012 issue of The American Journal for Managed Care, “IT-Enabled Systems Engineering Approach to Monitoring and Reducing ADEs.” You can find it here. The point I’m trying to make in this blog, by drawing attention to this article, is this: it’s time for EMR vendors to rethink [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/06/time-to-rethink-emr-design-and-user-interface/feed/ 0 Reputation Is Everything http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/05/reputation-is-everything/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/05/reputation-is-everything/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:46:56 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11164 A few months ago, baseball’s National League MVP award winner, Ryan Braun, was suspended for 50 games after testing positive for elevated levels of testosterone, which is a violation of the league’s drug policy. The suspension immediately clouded his achievements from the previous year, during which he led his team to the playoffs. About a [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/05/reputation-is-everything/feed/ 0 Rick Schooler, CIO, Orlando Health, Chapter 1 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/05/rick-schooler-cio-orlando-health-chapter-1/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/05/rick-schooler-cio-orlando-health-chapter-1/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:36:56 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11129 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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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/05/rick-schooler-cio-orlando-health-chapter-1/feed/ 0 0:13:17 With an ever-growing number of projects on their plate, many CIOs are struggling with prioritization challenges. And what often happens, according to Rick Schooler, CIO at Orlando Health, is that tasks that are deemed urgent take precedence over pro[...] With an ever-growing number of projects on their plate, many CIOs are struggling with prioritization challenges. And what often happens, according to Rick Schooler, CIO at Orlando Health, is that tasks that are deemed urgent take precedence over projects that are essential to an organization’s growth. As his organization continues to expand, Schooler is working to balance immediate IT needs with Orlando’s long-term strategy to deliver a clinically integrated model of care, which is no simple task. In this interview, he talks about his concerns with the proposed MU stage 2 rules, why CIOs will need to put pressure on vendors, the importance of being plugged into the executive team, why enterprise analytics can’t be put on the back burner, and the skillset that today’s CIO must have. orlando, health, Podcast, rick, schooler Anthony Guerra no no Avoiding The Project Path To Nowhere http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/05/avoiding-the-project-path-to-nowhere/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/05/avoiding-the-project-path-to-nowhere/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:43:27 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11137 “I must be crazy,” I thought, as I looked out across my backyard. For whatever reason, it was only at that moment — after weeks of investigation and planning — that I realized it was foolish to make the sizeable investment required to grow a lawn without benefit of the in-ground sprinklers that would ensure [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/05/avoiding-the-project-path-to-nowhere/feed/ 0 KLAS: Electronic Record Growth Slow Outside the U.S. http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/04/klas-electronic-record-growth-slow-outside-the-u-s/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/04/klas-electronic-record-growth-slow-outside-the-u-s/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:54:07 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11115 Although there are plenty of vendors exploring the international space, the market for electronic patient records outside of the United States is still in the early stages, according to a new KLAS report — International EPR Market 2012: Multinational Vendor Footprints. The report, which is the first by KLAS to examine the global EMR market, [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/04/klas-electronic-record-growth-slow-outside-the-u-s/feed/ 0 Chuck McDevitt, CIO, Self Regional Healthcare, Chapter 2 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/04/chuck-mcdevitt-cio-self-regional-healthcare-chapter-2/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/04/chuck-mcdevitt-cio-self-regional-healthcare-chapter-2/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:17:17 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11104 Developing strategy with so much uncertainty The ICD-10 delay Comparing healthcare to other industries Bringing Lean to healthcare Running McKesson Horizon 10.3 and looking at the future

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/04/chuck-mcdevitt-cio-self-regional-healthcare-chapter-2/feed/ 0 0:17:10 The healthcare system has its share of issues, some of which will take years to fix, and some — like the amount of inefficiency embedded into processes — that can be solved much sooner, according to Chuck McDevitt, CIO at Self Regional Healthcare. M[...] The healthcare system has its share of issues, some of which will take years to fix, and some — like the amount of inefficiency embedded into processes — that can be solved much sooner, according to Chuck McDevitt, CIO at Self Regional Healthcare. McDevitt sees a great deal of potential in implementing lean methodologies to drive down costs and boost patient satisfaction. In this interview, he talks about how his organization is using evidence-based medicine to streamline processes, the challenges of straddling the ACO and fee-for-service worlds, and the cultural change taking place within Self Regional to improve employees’ health. He also discusses integrating the acute and ambulatory environments, his device management strategy, and how he is applying lessons learned from working in other industries. chuck, mcdevitt, Podcast, self, regional, healthcare Anthony Guerra no no Dave Holland, CIO, Southern Illinois Healthcare, Chapter 3 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/03/dave-holland-cio-southern-illinois-healthcare-chapter-3/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/03/dave-holland-cio-southern-illinois-healthcare-chapter-3/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:40:13 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11093 Improving project prioritization Meditech 5.6 upgrade Getting the organization to realize “these are not IT projects” From chief information officer to chief innovation officer IT as an enabler Implementing single sign-on

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/04/03/dave-holland-cio-southern-illinois-healthcare-chapter-3/feed/ 0 0:11:48 When he was named CIO at Southern Illinois Healthcare three years ago, two of Dave Holland’s key goals were to reverse the trend of project delays at the five-hospital organization, and to help narrow the gap between IT and clinicians staff. His tea[...] When he was named CIO at Southern Illinois Healthcare three years ago, two of Dave Holland’s key goals were to reverse the trend of project delays at the five-hospital organization, and to help narrow the gap between IT and clinicians staff. His team is addressing both issues by surging ahead with a big Meditech upgrade and establishing a rounding system that will enable the IT staff to better understand how implementations impact clinicians. In the meantime, Holland is focused on building an HIE within the organization, establishing a PHO to improve outcomes for chronic disease patients, and driving EHR adoption among physicians. In this interview, Holland talks about the HIE picture in Illinois, transitioning to a true EHR environment that will enable clinical decision support, and what it takes to change the culture of an organization. dave, holland, Podcast, southern, illinois, healthcare Kate Gamble no no Jack Wolf, CIO, Montefiore Medical Center, Chapter 3 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/30/jack-wolf-cio-montefiore-medical-center-chapter-3/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/30/jack-wolf-cio-montefiore-medical-center-chapter-3/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:55:40 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11081 The ICD-10 postponement — "I’m very happy with the delay" The overall value proposition of converting Thoughts on MU stage 2 "CIOs should be more incorporated into the process"

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/30/jack-wolf-cio-montefiore-medical-center-chapter-3/feed/ 0 0:10:09 Montefiore Medical Center prides itself on being a forward-thinking organization. The Bronx, N.Y.-based system began implementing an EMR in the mid-90s, and was closing in on full CPOE just a few years later. But although the organization has always[...] Montefiore Medical Center prides itself on being a forward-thinking organization. The Bronx, N.Y.-based system began implementing an EMR in the mid-90s, and was closing in on full CPOE just a few years later. But although the organization has always embraced innovation, CIO Jack Wolf believes what is just as important is maintaining a sound strategic plan. In this interview, Wolf talks about the weighted decision of whether to transition to a fully-integrated system, the need to be able to seamlessly connect the acute and ambulatory worlds, and how he dealt with being blindsided by a vendor decision. He also discusses Montefiore’s participation in an ACO program, the health IT workforce shortage, and his thoughts on MU Stage 2. jack, wolf, montefiore, medical, center, Podcast Anthony Guerra no no Learning From Those Who Have Been There http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/29/learning-from-those-who-have-been-there/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/29/learning-from-those-who-have-been-there/#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:42:57 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11073 “You have no idea how difficult it’s going to be until you actually do it.” It’s funny; on the same day, I heard the same phrase used in two completely different contexts. The first reference was to an EMR implementation, and the second was to having children. And it makes sense — both require a [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/29/learning-from-those-who-have-been-there/feed/ 0 healthsystemCIO.com Survey Shows Most CIOs Not Sold On ICD-10 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/29/healthsystemcio-com-survey-shows-most-cios-not-sold-on-icd-10/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/29/healthsystemcio-com-survey-shows-most-cios-not-sold-on-icd-10/#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:30:03 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11040 It comes as little surprise that most CIOs believe the decision to postpone ICD-10 was the right move; what is surprising, however, is that an overwhelming majority don’t see the benefits of converting at all, according to the March healthsystemCIO.com SnapSurvey. Specifically, 80 percent said they do not believe the cost-benefit in the ICD-10 switch [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/29/healthsystemcio-com-survey-shows-most-cios-not-sold-on-icd-10/feed/ 0 Turning Off The Escalator http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/29/turning-off-the-escalator/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/29/turning-off-the-escalator/#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:23:00 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11060 “Let me go in the back and see if they are ready,” said the owner/operator of my favorite bagel shop. As he journeyed into the kitchen to see if the flagels were done, I knew I had a 50/50 shot at receiving good news. Jim, the owner, is a young entrepreneur, runs a very nice [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/29/turning-off-the-escalator/feed/ 1 Chuck McDevitt, CIO, Self Regional Healthcare, Chapter 1 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/28/chuck-mcdevitt-cio-self-regional-healthcare-chapter-1/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/28/chuck-mcdevitt-cio-self-regional-healthcare-chapter-1/#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:17:46 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11028 About Self Regional McKesson inpatient/Allscripts ambulatory Self Cares McKesson's ACO package, Premier for PCMH Prepping for an ACO world (while inhabiting a F4S one)

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/28/chuck-mcdevitt-cio-self-regional-healthcare-chapter-1/feed/ 0 0:14:32 The healthcare system has its share of issues, some of which will take years to fix, and some — like the amount of inefficiency embedded into processes — that can be solved much sooner, according to Chuck McDevitt, CIO at Self Regional Healthcare. M[...] The healthcare system has its share of issues, some of which will take years to fix, and some — like the amount of inefficiency embedded into processes — that can be solved much sooner, according to Chuck McDevitt, CIO at Self Regional Healthcare. McDevitt sees a great deal of potential in implementing lean methodologies to drive down costs and boost patient satisfaction. In this interview, he talks about how his organization is using evidence-based medicine to streamline processes, the challenges of straddling the ACO and fee-for-service worlds, and the cultural change taking place within Self Regional to improve employees’ health. He also discusses integrating the acute and ambulatory environments, his device management strategy, and how he is applying lessons learned from working in other industries. chuck, mcdevitt, Podcast, self, regional, healthcare Anthony Guerra no no Changing Your Mind About a New Job http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/28/changing-your-mind-about-a-new-job/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/28/changing-your-mind-about-a-new-job/#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:06:21 +0000 Bonnie Siegel http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11024 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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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/28/changing-your-mind-about-a-new-job/feed/ 0 Breaking Down Healthcare’s Complex Pricing System http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/27/breaking-down-healthcares-complex-pricing-system/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/27/breaking-down-healthcares-complex-pricing-system/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:03:02 +0000 Dale Sanders http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11017 Below is a Facebook message between a friend and me in which my friend asks for clarification about his hospital bills. Healthcare CIOs are in a unique position to improve this terrible state of confusion and economic waste that exists in healthcare. We understand the business and we understand the data of healthcare; and revealing [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/27/breaking-down-healthcares-complex-pricing-system/feed/ 1 Dave Holland, CIO, Southern Illinois Healthcare, Chapter 2 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/27/dave-holland-cio-southern-illinois-healthcare-chapter-2/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/27/dave-holland-cio-southern-illinois-healthcare-chapter-2/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:41:59 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=11007 Shaping the HIE picture in Illinois “It’s an evolutionary, not revolutionary process” The franchise model vs the monolithic model Piloting CPOE with hospitalists Automating data movement between the Lawson & Meditech systems Creating a centralized cardiology imaging system

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/27/dave-holland-cio-southern-illinois-healthcare-chapter-2/feed/ 0 0:16:08 When he was named CIO at Southern Illinois Healthcare three years ago, two of Dave Holland’s key goals were to reverse the trend of project delays at the five-hospital organization, and to help narrow the gap between IT and clinicians staff. His tea[...] When he was named CIO at Southern Illinois Healthcare three years ago, two of Dave Holland’s key goals were to reverse the trend of project delays at the five-hospital organization, and to help narrow the gap between IT and clinicians staff. His team is addressing both issues by surging ahead with a big Meditech upgrade and establishing a rounding system that will enable the IT staff to better understand how implementations impact clinicians. In the meantime, Holland is focused on building an HIE within the organization, establishing a PHO to improve outcomes for chronic disease patients, and driving EHR adoption among physicians. In this interview, Holland talks about the HIE picture in Illinois, transitioning to a true EHR environment that will enable clinical decision support, and what it takes to change the culture of an organization. dave, holland, Podcast, southern, illinois, healthcare Kate Gamble no no CIOs Earn CHIME Certification http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/27/cios-earn-chime-certification/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/27/cios-earn-chime-certification/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:43:35 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10999 CHIME has announced that 21 of its members and one CHIME Affiliate program participant have earned the Certified Healthcare CIO (CHCIO) and CHCIO-Eligible designation. The CHCIO designation represents achievement of one of the highest standards of professional development for healthcare CIOs. “This certification program has experienced strong growth in the past year, as its correlation [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/27/cios-earn-chime-certification/feed/ 0 Jack Wolf, CIO, Montefiore Medical Center, Chapter 2 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/26/jack-wolf-cio-montefiore-medical-center-chapter-2/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/26/jack-wolf-cio-montefiore-medical-center-chapter-2/#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:35:32 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10988 Thoughts on Meaningful Use — Good idea, tough timeline Physician expectations and the value of education Lining up incentives by going "at risk" Being a "Pioneer Accountable Care Organization"

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/26/jack-wolf-cio-montefiore-medical-center-chapter-2/feed/ 0 0:13:55 Montefiore Medical Center prides itself on being a forward-thinking organization. The Bronx, N.Y.-based system began implementing an EMR in the mid-90s, and was closing in on full CPOE just a few years later. But although the organization has always[...] Montefiore Medical Center prides itself on being a forward-thinking organization. The Bronx, N.Y.-based system began implementing an EMR in the mid-90s, and was closing in on full CPOE just a few years later. But although the organization has always embraced innovation, CIO Jack Wolf believes what is just as important is maintaining a sound strategic plan. In this interview, Wolf talks about the weighted decision of whether to transition to a fully-integrated system, the need to be able to seamlessly connect the acute and ambulatory worlds, and how he dealt with being blindsided by a vendor decision. He also discusses Montefiore’s participation in an ACO program, the health IT workforce shortage, and his thoughts on MU Stage 2. jack, wolf, montefiore, medical, center, Podcast Anthony Guerra no no Taking The Great Expectations Out Of ERP Planning http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/26/taking-the-great-expectations-out-of-erp-planning/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/26/taking-the-great-expectations-out-of-erp-planning/#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:35:44 +0000 Will Weider http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10981 The following headline caught my eye as I was reading through my RSS feed: How to deploy ERP in 120 days As soon as I read this headline, I knew I was going to unleash a rant. Caron Carlson wrote this piece, and it is a good story about Johnson & Johnson’s acquisition of a [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/26/taking-the-great-expectations-out-of-erp-planning/feed/ 0 Adopting A Franchise Philosophy http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/22/adopting-a-franchise-philosophy/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/22/adopting-a-franchise-philosophy/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:50:27 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10956 “You’ll be fine — you’re the most organized person I know,” a colleague at one of my last jobs said upon my promotion to editor-in-chief. While it may not sound like the best pep talk in the world, it was exactly what I needed at that moment because, to me, the ability to define and [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/22/adopting-a-franchise-philosophy/feed/ 0 Dave Holland, CIO, Southern Illinois Healthcare, Chapter 1 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/22/dave-holland-cio-southern-illinois-healthcare-chapter-1/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/22/dave-holland-cio-southern-illinois-healthcare-chapter-1/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:19:09 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10935 About Southern Illinois Healthcare Forming a PHO to improve care coordination Integrating the acute & ambulatory environments Improving outcomes for chronic disease patients EMR adoption – “it runs the gamut” “It’s mostly a cost issue”

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/22/dave-holland-cio-southern-illinois-healthcare-chapter-1/feed/ 0 0:13:11 When he was named CIO at Southern Illinois Healthcare three years ago, two of Dave Holland’s key goals were to reverse the trend of project delays at the five-hospital organization, and to help narrow the gap between IT and clinicians staff. His tea[...] When he was named CIO at Southern Illinois Healthcare three years ago, two of Dave Holland’s key goals were to reverse the trend of project delays at the five-hospital organization, and to help narrow the gap between IT and clinicians staff. His team is addressing both issues by surging ahead with a big Meditech upgrade and establishing a rounding system that will enable the IT staff to better understand how implementations impact clinicians. In the meantime, Holland is focused on building an HIE within the organization, establishing a PHO to improve outcomes for chronic disease patients, and driving EHR adoption among physicians. In this interview, Holland talks about the HIE picture in Illinois, transitioning to a true EHR environment that will enable clinical decision support, and what it takes to change the culture of an organization. dave, holland, Podcast, southern, illinois, healthcare Kate Gamble no no When It’s Okay To Lose Your Cool http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/21/when-its-okay-to-lose-your-cool/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/21/when-its-okay-to-lose-your-cool/#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:23:29 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10945 “Did you see that? He completely lost it!” Back in December, during a game against the Washington Redskins, New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady lost his cool. After throwing an interception, Brady was caught on camera in a shouting match with his offensive coordinator, Bill O’Brien, that become so heated the two had to be [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/21/when-its-okay-to-lose-your-cool/feed/ 0 Jack Wolf, CIO, Montefiore Medical Center, Chapter 1 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/20/jack-wolf-cio-montefiore-medical-center-chapter-1/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/20/jack-wolf-cio-montefiore-medical-center-chapter-1/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:01:53 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10923 About Montefiore Running a GE Healthcare IT shop Montefiore's clinical IT journey Amalga, Caradigm, Qualibria Thoughts on big-ticket enterprise EMR buys

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/20/jack-wolf-cio-montefiore-medical-center-chapter-1/feed/ 0 0:18:47 Montefiore Medical Center prides itself on being a forward-thinking organization. The Bronx, N.Y.-based system began implementing an EMR in the mid-90s, and was closing in on full CPOE just a few years later. But although the organization has always[...] Montefiore Medical Center prides itself on being a forward-thinking organization. The Bronx, N.Y.-based system began implementing an EMR in the mid-90s, and was closing in on full CPOE just a few years later. But although the organization has always embraced innovation, CIO Jack Wolf believes what is just as important is maintaining a sound strategic plan. In this interview, Wolf talks about the weighted decision of whether to transition to a fully-integrated system, the need to be able to seamlessly connect the acute and ambulatory worlds, and how he dealt with being blindsided by a vendor decision. He also discusses Montefiore’s participation in an ACO program, the health IT workforce shortage, and his thoughts on MU Stage 2. GE, Healthcare, jack, wolf, montefiore, medical, center, Podcast Anthony Guerra no no Neal Ganguly, CIO, CentraState Health System, Chapter 3 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/19/neal-ganguly-cio-centrastate-health-system-chapter-3/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/19/neal-ganguly-cio-centrastate-health-system-chapter-3/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:09:10 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10912 “We’re really spreading ourselves thin” Meeting the growing demands of clinicians Not being afraid to say no The challenges of leaving work behind The need to be nimble “It’s a scary time & an exciting time”

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/19/neal-ganguly-cio-centrastate-health-system-chapter-3/feed/ 0 0:11:45 As CIO of CentraState Health System, Neal Ganguly is in a unique position. Although the organization offers ambulatory services, it is still considered a stand-alone community hospital, and is located in the most densely populated state in the count[...] As CIO of CentraState Health System, Neal Ganguly is in a unique position. Although the organization offers ambulatory services, it is still considered a stand-alone community hospital, and is located in the most densely populated state in the country, among a sea of large multihospital systems. For Ganguly, the challenge is to forge ahead and continue build the organization by finding new ways to connect with physicians, aligning with the state’s largest HIE, and leveraging initiatives like CHIME StateNet — a forum in which CIOs can share best practices. In this interview, Ganguly talks about why strategic planning should focus on meeting immediate needs — and not on achieving Stage 7; dealing with the growing demands of sophisticated users; and the challenges of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. centrastate, health, system, Neal, Ganguly, Podcast Kate Gamble no no Jim Noga, CIO, Partners HealthCare, Chapter 3 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/19/jim-noga-cio-partners-healthcare-chapter-3/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/19/jim-noga-cio-partners-healthcare-chapter-3/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:01:58 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10903 Setting expectations Working with John at Siemens Conflict, friction, and leadership Is the industry being asked to do too much, too fast? Maintaining a sound work/life balance

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/19/jim-noga-cio-partners-healthcare-chapter-3/feed/ 0 0:17:10 When Jim Noga was named CIO at Partners HealthCare, taking over for John Glaser, he was no stranger to the system, having spent 17 as CIO at Massachusetts General. A year later, he’s focused on moving the organization from a federated model to a tru[...] When Jim Noga was named CIO at Partners HealthCare, taking over for John Glaser, he was no stranger to the system, having spent 17 as CIO at Massachusetts General. A year later, he’s focused on moving the organization from a federated model to a true enterprise clinical system approach that will better facilitate initiatives like accountable care. In this interview, Noga talks about fostering clinical collaboration within the organization, the importance of having an effective mobile device management strategy, and how he has benefited from his experience in software development. He also talks about the challenges organizations face in managing security, why confrontation and conflict can sometimes be good, and what it has been like to fill Glaser’s shoes. Jim, Noga, Partners, Healthcare, Podcast Anthony Guerra no no A Whole New Ballgame http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/15/a-whole-new-ballgame/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/15/a-whole-new-ballgame/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:10:32 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10896 Each year, when I’m inevitably asked, “Did you watch the Oscars?” I usually respond with “no,” and try to come up with a nicer way of saying, “because I had zero interest.” Usually, the movies that are nominated are ones that I haven’t seen and probably never will. Movies like The Artist and The Descendants  [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/15/a-whole-new-ballgame/feed/ 0 True Transformation Can’t Be Rushed http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/15/true-transformation-cant-be-rushed/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/15/true-transformation-cant-be-rushed/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:17:51 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10888 “We’re leaving … now!” said my wife, with my son in her arms and tears in her eyes. Though I’d been urging her to let him continue with his soccer sessions, I knew it was time to throw in the towel. A few weeks prior, she’d discovered a soccer class at her gym that accepted [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/15/true-transformation-cant-be-rushed/feed/ 1 Neal Ganguly, CIO, CentraState Health System, Chapter 2 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/14/neal-ganguly-cio-centrastate-health-system-chapter-2/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/14/neal-ganguly-cio-centrastate-health-system-chapter-2/#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:32:04 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10871 Biggest HIE barriers: vision and alignment Creating a forum for CIOs to share best practices “We can’t afford to live in a vacuum” CentraState’s long-term IT strategy Achieving Stage 6 recognition The push toward BI & creating a more centralized repository

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/14/neal-ganguly-cio-centrastate-health-system-chapter-2/feed/ 0 0:15:33 As CIO of CentraState Health System, Neal Ganguly is in a unique position. Although the organization offers ambulatory services, it is still considered a stand-alone community hospital, and is located in the most densely populated state in the count[...] As CIO of CentraState Health System, Neal Ganguly is in a unique position. Although the organization offers ambulatory services, it is still considered a stand-alone community hospital, and is located in the most densely populated state in the country, among a sea of large multihospital systems. For Ganguly, the challenge is to forge ahead and continue build the organization by finding new ways to connect with physicians, aligning with the state’s largest HIE, and leveraging initiatives like CHIME StateNet — a forum in which CIOs can share best practices. In this interview, Ganguly talks about why strategic planning should focus on meeting immediate needs — and not on achieving Stage 7; dealing with the growing demands of sophisticated users; and the challenges of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. centrastate, health, system, Neal, Ganguly, Podcast Kate Gamble no no Jim Noga, CIO, Partners HealthCare, Chapter 2 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/13/jim-noga-cio-partners-healthcare-chapter-2/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/13/jim-noga-cio-partners-healthcare-chapter-2/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:36:58 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10858 Noga's background A student (and teacher) of leadership Advantages and challenges of being promoted from within Following John Glaser The search New job, new boss

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/13/jim-noga-cio-partners-healthcare-chapter-2/feed/ 0 0:17:33 When Jim Noga was named CIO at Partners HealthCare, taking over for John Glaser, he was no stranger to the system, having spent 17 as CIO at Massachusetts General. A year later, he’s focused on moving the organization from a federated model to a tru[...] When Jim Noga was named CIO at Partners HealthCare, taking over for John Glaser, he was no stranger to the system, having spent 17 as CIO at Massachusetts General. A year later, he’s focused on moving the organization from a federated model to a true enterprise clinical system approach that will better facilitate initiatives like accountable care. In this interview, Noga talks about fostering clinical collaboration within the organization, the importance of having an effective mobile device management strategy, and how he has benefited from his experience in software development. He also talks about the challenges organizations face in managing security, why confrontation and conflict can sometimes be good, and what it has been like to fill Glaser’s shoes. Jim, Noga, Partners, Healthcare, Podcast Anthony Guerra no no KLAS: Multispecialty Organizations Grapple With EMR Functionality Gaps http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/13/klas-multispecialty-organizations-grapple-with-emr-functionality-gaps/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/13/klas-multispecialty-organizations-grapple-with-emr-functionality-gaps/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:33:35 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10850 Although a patchwork of best-of-breed systems might result in high clinician satisfaction scores, inpatient and large physician group leaders face significant challenges in balancing clinician demands with the realities of implementing, interfacing, and supporting each solution, according to a new KLAS report — Ambulatory EMR by Specialty Study 2012: Finding the Fit. The report examines [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/13/klas-multispecialty-organizations-grapple-with-emr-functionality-gaps/feed/ 0 Evolving Positions Available For CIOs http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/12/evolving-positions-available-for-cios/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/12/evolving-positions-available-for-cios/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:51:27 +0000 Bonnie Siegel http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10843 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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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/12/evolving-positions-available-for-cios/feed/ 1 Linda Reed, CIO, Atlantic Health System, Chapter 3 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/12/linda-reed-cio-atlantic-health-system-chapter-3/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/12/linda-reed-cio-atlantic-health-system-chapter-3/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:34:36 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10829 Using cloud-based services Managing the business, not the technology Benefits of CHIME member-to-member surveys Setting up ACOs The PHR wars are heating up No vacations for CIOs

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/12/linda-reed-cio-atlantic-health-system-chapter-3/feed/ 0 0:11:16 There are few things that can rock a CIO’s world as much as learning that the clinical information system you’ve been using for years—and have even upgraded to the latest version—is being phased out. But like any CIO, Atlantic Health’s Linda Reed ha[...] There are few things that can rock a CIO’s world as much as learning that the clinical information system you’ve been using for years—and have even upgraded to the latest version—is being phased out. But like any CIO, Atlantic Health’s Linda Reed has learned how to move past the bumps in the road, even those that will hugely impact her organization’s IT strategy. In this interview, Reed talks about the challenges in getting physicians to adopt EMRs, the work she and her colleagues are doing to facilitate data exchange in New Jersey, and how she is working to prevent staff burnout. Reed also discusses the most challenging aspects of Meaningful Use attestation, the value of advocacy groups like CHIME, and how difficult it is for CIOs to take time off. atlantic, health, system, Linda, Reed, Podcast Kate Gamble no no Is Your EHR More Like iPhone Or iTunes? http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/08/is-your-ehr-more-like-iphone-or-itunes/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/08/is-your-ehr-more-like-iphone-or-itunes/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:59:23 +0000 Paul Roemer http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10819 Times are perilous, and they ain’t a-changin.  As Europe focuses its attention on whether the Euro will become a collector’s item, and the Middle East eagerly awaits the chance to lower the amount it pays for air conditioning because of the surplus of electricity that will be available from all of Iran’s nuclear reactors, America [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/08/is-your-ehr-more-like-iphone-or-itunes/feed/ 1 Don’t Ignore The Bad Feelings http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/08/dont-ignore-the-bad-feelings/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/08/dont-ignore-the-bad-feelings/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:02:25 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10814 “I’m a little concerned,” I told my (former) editor, putting it as mildly as I could. The company I worked for at the time had just announced plans to launch two new medical publications, in addition to a YouTube channel featuring videos that would be produced in-house. The small editorial staff that was already stretched [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/08/dont-ignore-the-bad-feelings/feed/ 0 Separating What Matters From What Doesn’t http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/08/knowing-when-to-compromise-and-when-to-stand-your-ground/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/08/knowing-when-to-compromise-and-when-to-stand-your-ground/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:16:51 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10802 “Sure, that’s no problem but, regarding your other request, I’m afraid we’d have to stick with the process as it’s been laid out,” I said to a potential Webinar sponsor who’d asked about making some changes to the program. As I’ve run healthsystemCIO.com over the past few years, I’ve come to deeply appreciate the structured [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/08/knowing-when-to-compromise-and-when-to-stand-your-ground/feed/ 0 Neal Ganguly, CIO, CentraState Health System, Chapter 1 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/07/neal-ganguly-cio-centrastate-health-system-chapter-1/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/07/neal-ganguly-cio-centrastate-health-system-chapter-1/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:58:49 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10772 Being a standalone facility in a competitive marketplace Looking for ways to partner with community docs Setting up a portal for EMR-resistant docs Stage 1 attestation: the devil is in the details Connecting with NJ’s largest HIE Giving clinicians a complete view of the patient

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/07/neal-ganguly-cio-centrastate-health-system-chapter-1/feed/ 0 0:12:20 As CIO of CentraState Health System, Neal Ganguly is in a unique position. Although the organization offers ambulatory services, it is still considered a stand-alone community hospital, and is located in the most densely populated state in the count[...] As CIO of CentraState Health System, Neal Ganguly is in a unique position. Although the organization offers ambulatory services, it is still considered a stand-alone community hospital, and is located in the most densely populated state in the country, among a sea of large multi-hospital systems. For Ganguly, the challenge is to forge ahead and continue build the organization by finding new ways to connect with physicians, aligning with the state’s largest HIE, and leveraging initiatives like CHIME StateNet — a forum in which CIOs can share best practices. In this interview, Ganguly talks about why strategic planning should focus on meeting immediate needs — and not on achieving Stage 7; dealing with the growing demands of sophisticated users; and the challenges of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. centrastate, health, system, Neal, Ganguly, Podcast Kate Gamble no no What If Vendor Booths At HIMSS Told The Whole Story? http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/07/what-if-vendor-booths-at-himss-told-the-whole-story/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/07/what-if-vendor-booths-at-himss-told-the-whole-story/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:46:45 +0000 Adam Gale http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10765 I enjoyed wandering the halls at HIMSS this year. Much like Las Vegas, the booths are majestic, the signage is overwhelming, and it feels like a fantasy world. On the last day, I had a strange thought: “What if every booth only messaged the true, unembellished reality of the company? What would the new taglines [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/07/what-if-vendor-booths-at-himss-told-the-whole-story/feed/ 1 Linda Reed, CIO, Atlantic Health System, Chapter 2 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/06/linda-reed-cio-atlantic-health-system-chapter-2-2/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/06/linda-reed-cio-atlantic-health-system-chapter-2-2/#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:44:21 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10757 Putting the finishing touches on 5010 A piecemeal approach to the ICD-10 conversion Being in “constant upgrade mode” The cost of replacing top staff Getting CIOs to work together on HIE

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/06/linda-reed-cio-atlantic-health-system-chapter-2-2/feed/ 0 0:14:21 There are few things that can rock a CIO’s world as much as learning that the clinical information system you’ve been using for years—and have even upgraded to the latest version—is being phased out. But like any CIO, Atlantic Health’s Linda Reed ha[...] There are few things that can rock a CIO’s world as much as learning that the clinical information system you’ve been using for years—and have even upgraded to the latest version—is being phased out. But like any CIO, Atlantic Health’s Linda Reed has learned how to move past the bumps in the road, even those that will hugely impact her organization’s IT strategy. In this interview, Reed talks about the challenges in getting physicians to adopt EMRs, the work she and her colleagues are doing to facilitate data exchange in New Jersey, and how she is working to prevent staff burnout. Reed also discusses the most challenging aspects of Meaningful Use attestation, the value of advocacy groups like CHIME, and how difficult it is for CIOs to take time off. atlantic, health, system, Linda, Reed, Podcast Kate Gamble no no Healthcare Is Local, But The Problems Are The Same http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/06/healthcare-is-local-but-the-problems-are-the-same/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/06/healthcare-is-local-but-the-problems-are-the-same/#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:18:53 +0000 Scott MacLean http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10737 I woke up at 3:30 this morning because I slept half the day yesterday after arriving on a red-eye from HIMSS12 in Las Vegas. We were thrilled that the Annual Conference had record-breaking numbers of attendees and exhibitors. It was a fabulous week of learning and catching up with friends, and I was ready to [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/06/healthcare-is-local-but-the-problems-are-the-same/feed/ 0 Jim Noga, CIO, Partners HealthCare, Chapter 1 http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/06/jim-noga-cio-partners-healthcare-chapter-1/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/06/jim-noga-cio-partners-healthcare-chapter-1/#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:52:41 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10723 Reevaluating the overall clinicals situation "We really see the need to take more of an enterprise approach" Where to buy, where to build? "We see a real gap in the marketplace of clinical collaboration tools" Running a software development shop Staying strategic when there's so much to do Security and BYOD strategies

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/06/jim-noga-cio-partners-healthcare-chapter-1/feed/ 0 0:18:12 When Jim Noga was named CIO at Partners HealthCare, taking over for John Glaser, he was no stranger to the system, having spent 17 as CIO at Massachusetts General. A year later, he’s focused on moving the organization from a federated model to a tru[...] When Jim Noga was named CIO at Partners HealthCare, taking over for John Glaser, he was no stranger to the system, having spent 17 as CIO at Massachusetts General. A year later, he’s focused on moving the organization from a federated model to a true enterprise clinical system approach that will better facilitate initiatives like accountable care. In this interview, Noga talks about fostering clinical collaboration within the organization, the importance of having an effective mobile device management strategy, and how he has benefited from his experience in software development. He also talks about the challenges organizations face in managing security, why confrontation and conflict can sometimes be good, and what it has been like to fill Glaser’s shoes. Jim, Noga, Partners, Healthcare, Podcast Anthony Guerra no no A Dinosaur Waiting to Happen? http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/05/meditech-6-0-diary-part-18-a-dinosaur-waiting-to-happen/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/05/meditech-6-0-diary-part-18-a-dinosaur-waiting-to-happen/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:11:23 +0000 Jorge Grillo http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10715 Are independent rural hospitals destined to go the way of the dinosaur (extinction)? No matter what state you look at, be it New York, Texas, or others, independent rural hospitals are merging or getting bought by larger entities or IDNs. While there are different drivers and benefits for this phenomenon, the core issue relates to [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/05/meditech-6-0-diary-part-18-a-dinosaur-waiting-to-happen/feed/ 0 The Beauty of Having No Cell Signal http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/01/the-beauty-of-having-no-cell-signal/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/01/the-beauty-of-having-no-cell-signal/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:28:00 +0000 Kate Gamble http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10708 A few weeks ago, my husband and I went to Vermont for the weekend. We stayed in a cabin that doesn’t have a TV, and has cell reception that is spotty at best, nonexistent at worst. If you want to find out what’s going on in the world, you can drive to the nearest town, [...]

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]]> http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/01/the-beauty-of-having-no-cell-signal/feed/ 0 Relationships And Reputation Are The Real Drivers Of Career Growth http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/01/relationships-and-reputation-are-the-real-drivers-of-career-growth/ http://healthsystemcio.com/2012/03/01/relationships-and-reputation-are-the-real-drivers-of-career-growth/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:38:30 +0000 Anthony Guerra http://healthsystemcio.com/?p=10700 “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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