Q&A With Will Smart, Chapter 1: “Our Drive Is to Take Best Practices and Scale Them.”
No matter where organizations are based or what model of care it utilized, one of the core objectives remains the same: to able to establish best practices and scale them across the system, says CIO Will Smart.
Data Interrupted, Part 1: Where We’ve Been
Before we can get into the specifics of why a national patient identification system is necessary, it’s important to reflect on the changes the industry has seen in the past 20 years when it comes to data access and privacy, says Mitch Parker.
From Obstacle to Companion: How EHRs Can Make the Leap
As healthcare leaders shift their focus to clinician satisfaction – and specifically, reducing burnout – there are key questions that need to be answered to help determine next steps, according to research from KLAS’ Arch Collaborative.
Interviews
Q&A With Will Smart, Chapter 1: “Our Drive Is to Take Best Practices and Scale Them.”
No matter where organizations are based or what model of care it utilized, one of the core objectives remains the same: to able to establish best practices and scale them across the system, says CIO Will Smart.
Q&A with CIO Sheryl Sypek, Part 1: “Care Is Being Driven into the Home.”
When it seems the vendor market hasn’t caught up to the needs of a certain segment – like non-acute care, for example – you can settle for what’s available or take another tactic, says CIO Sheryl Sypek.
Q&A with CIO Nicholas Szymanski, Part 3: “Everything We Do Is a Process.”
One of the most challenging – and most important – aspects of leadership is knowing when to “go full throttle” with an initiative, and when to back off and listen to the concerns of others, says CIO Nicholas Szymanski.
Q&A with CHIME Board Member Michael Martz: “We have to do better”
Unlike in years past, healthcare IT leaders now have access to some of the most influential rule makers and legislators, making it all the more critical to keep plugging away and “shoot for something better,” says CIO Michael Martz.
Columns
Data Interrupted, Part 1: Where We’ve Been
Before we can get into the specifics of why a national patient identification system is necessary, it’s important to reflect on the changes the industry has seen in the past 20 years when it comes to data access and privacy, says Mitch Parker.
From Obstacle to Companion: How EHRs Can Make the Leap
As healthcare leaders shift their focus to clinician satisfaction – and specifically, reducing burnout – there are key questions that need to be answered to help determine next steps, according to research from KLAS’ Arch Collaborative.
Pit Stop Psychology
When you’re down, don’t compare yourself with those at the top of their game.
You Have Cancer: Treatment Decisions
After recovering from the shock of receiving a cancer diagnosis, the next step is to decide on the right course of treatment and plan accordingly, says CIO Ed Marx, who shares the next chapter in his journey.
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