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Although the majority of CIOs support an extension of Meaningful Use stage 2 and believe the federal incentive program is headed in the right direction, serious concerns remain, according to the May healthsystemCIO.com Snap Survey. Nearly 70 percent of CIOs said they believe while Meaningful Use has played a key role in advancing the healthcare [...]
It’s no secret that strong leadership is critical, particularly in the current health IT environment. What seems less obvious, however, is figuring out how to retain skilled CIOs and keep them happy. But according to the April healthsystemCIO.com Snap Survey, the answer isn’t as complicated as one might think. “It’s all about relationships,” noted one [...]
With nearly $2 billion spent on hospital mergers and acquisitions in 2012, consolidation is becoming the new normal in the healthcare industry. And although there are several considerations that leaders must weigh when evaluating a possible deal, one issue that can’t fall by the wayside is change management. According to the March healthsystemCIO.com Snap Survey, [...]
The recent unveiling of the final HIPAA omnibus rule has CIOs scratching their heads, according to the February healthsystemCIO.com Snap Survey, which found that just 17 percent have a “solid understanding” of the rule. The majority of CIOs (71 percent) comprehend the requirements “somewhat,” with a number of respondents noting that they haven’t had time [...]
Although overall attendance at HIMSS has increased steadily over the past few years, the show seems to be waning in popularity among CIOs, according to the January healthsystemCIO.com Snap Survey, which found that 40 percent of CIOs aren’t planning to make the trip to New Orleans. The most common reason for skipping the show comes [...]
Despite the fact that CIOs are under enormous pressure to meet numerous goals — such as implementing complex systems, attesting for Meaningful Use, and aligning with physician practices —the majority (59 percent) believe they accomplished what they set out to in 2012. Even more encouraging is the fact that 77 percent of CIOs said they [...]
Even a Superstorm can’t propel disaster planning to the top of the list. When it comes to disaster preparedness, most CIOs take a proactive rather than a reactive approach. Yet still, an event like Hurricane Sandy can expose weaknesses in even the best laid plans, and prompt leaders to reevaluate their strategies. According to the [...]
For most healthcare organizations, innovation is a top priority, particularly in today’s competitive environment. But when it comes to having a role on the C-suite team dedicated solely to innovation, most hospitals and health systems just aren’t there yet. The October healthsystemCIO.com Snap Survey found that very few (4.3 percent) organizations currently has a chief [...]
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