“We’ve Evolved A Lot”: How Better Reviews and Testing Are Changing the Customization Game
Even with tighter processes in place at most organizations for reviewing customization requests, it’s critical to have a solid strategy for testing any changes made to software, said our panelists during a recent webinar.
Q&A with Tony Ambrozie, Part 1: “Digital and Data Technologies Are Part of My DNA.”
One of the most important components in building a solid digital transformation strategy is to ditch the idea of ‘perfect,’ and instead adopt an agile model that can incorporate change, says Tony Ambrozie, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Baptist Health.
“You Have to Get It Right”: Technology’s Key Role in Responding to Crises
One thing Covid has taught us? The importance of situational awareness and having the right building blocks in place to more effectively anticipate and respond to crises, said Dr. John Halamka during a recent webinar.
Q&A with CISO Ron Mehring, Part 2: “You Can’t Do It Without Good Data.”
For CISOs, the ability to make a strong business case is becoming critical – especially when it means transitioning to a new strategy. “You need good data points and good rationale,” said Ron Mehring.
Interviews
“We’ve Evolved A Lot”: How Better Reviews and Testing Are Changing the Customization Game
Even with tighter processes in place at most organizations for reviewing customization requests, it’s critical to have a solid strategy for testing any changes made to software, said our panelists during a recent webinar.
Q&A with Tony Ambrozie, Part 1: “Digital and Data Technologies Are Part of My DNA.”
One of the most important components in building a solid digital transformation strategy is to ditch the idea of ‘perfect,’ and instead adopt an agile model that can incorporate change, says Tony Ambrozie, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Baptist Health.
“You Have to Get It Right”: Technology’s Key Role in Responding to Crises
One thing Covid has taught us? The importance of situational awareness and having the right building blocks in place to more effectively anticipate and respond to crises, said Dr. John Halamka during a recent webinar.
Q&A with CISO Ron Mehring, Part 2: “You Can’t Do It Without Good Data.”
For CISOs, the ability to make a strong business case is becoming critical – especially when it means transitioning to a new strategy. “You need good data points and good rationale,” said Ron Mehring.
Columns
The 7 Levels of Optimizing a Covid-19 Mass Vaccine Effort
From helping individuals at a vaccine event become more efficient, to optimizing events at a national level, CT Lin, MD shares what the team at UCHealth has learned so far and offers best practices for distributing the Covid-19 vaccine.
“This Process Is Essential”: A Call to Action for Coordinated Care
With more patients opting for care at home, it’s imperative that health systems are able to offer remote monitoring and support, and facilitate safe transitions across the continuum, says Cynthia Davis.
High-Quality Hospital Care – Minus the Hospital
One of many things Covid has taught us? “The current care models can’t remain in place,” according to John Halamka, MD, and Paul Cerrato of Mayo Clinic Platform, who dig deep into one possible option: hospital-at-home programs.
Of Healed Femurs and Empathetic Leaders
With more teams working remotely – and more interactions happening via video – it’s becoming essential for leaders to be able to practice compassionate empathy, says CIO Saad Chaudhry. Or at least, practice “active listening.”
Partner Perspectives
Partner Perspective: Standardization, Integration & Security Keys to Improving Efficiency and Results
Top information executives at healthcare organizations have a wide range of projects that are vying for their attention, but top of mind for most is integrating technologies so that they can … [Read More]
Partner Perspective: The Contactless World of COVID-19 Brings Digital Patient Passports into Focus
The trial-by-fire of COVID-19 pushed the industry to expedite major tech projects. In order to continue developing better experiences while retaining high standards of safety, effectiveness, and … [Read More]
Partner Perspective: Cybercriminals Change Tactics, Using COVID Complexities and Internet Research to Support Scams
Ryan Witt, Managing Director of Healthcare at Proofpoint, talks about the main security threats facing hospitals, how cybercriminals are targeting the supply chain using business email compromise … [Read More]
Partner Perspective: Health Systems Must Untangle the Security “Spaghetti” Created Battling Covid
When Covid cools down, Imprivata CTO Wes Wright says it's critical to revisit what was done on the run to ensure security has been shored up. Nobody would argue that health systems … [Read More]
Upcoming Webinars
Real-World Management of Medical Devices
In this webinar, thought leaders from two health systems will give their perspectives on how they're looking at the topic of medical device inventory, cybersecurity, and operational management. They … [Read More]
Thwarting Business Associate Impostor Emails
Health system employees often deal with dozens of suppliers to get their jobs done. Supply chain staff -- because of their engagement with business associates -- regularly download files, click links … [Read More]
Integrating Disparate Data Sources for an Actionable and Holistic Patient Picture
Whether the patient is in the hospital or at home, healthcare IT executives are working hard to integrate multiple sources of data so caregivers get a complete, up-to-date, and usable picture of the … [Read More]
Analyzing IT’s Opportunities to Reduce Clinician Burnout
The quality of a healthcare IT shop is largely defined by whether its clinician users feel the tools they have been provided are a help or a hindrance. But what exactly does a clinician-friendly IT … [Read More]
Popular Content
- “Little Things Build Trust”: CIO Hal Baker on How Technology Can Help Personalize Care
- Q&A with CIO Chris Belmont, Part 2: “Sometimes You Have to Be the Facilitator.”
- Partner Perspective: Cybercriminals Combining Covid-related Calls-to-Action & Deep Social Media Research to Craft Convincing Email Scams
- Q&A with CIO Jamie Nelson, Part 2: “It Almost Feels Like Another Industrial Revolution.”
- Q&A with CISO Ron Mehring, Part 1: “You Have to Start Thinking Differently.”
- Authenticity, Empathy & Safe Spaces: What Leaders Need to Know
- Uniting the Silos that Disrupt Operational Effectiveness Within Your Health System
- High-Quality Hospital Care – Minus the Hospital
- HIT Policy Update
- “This Process Is Essential”: A Call to Action for Coordinated Care
