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As organizations start to emerge from Covid-19 and look toward the future, foundational technology and operational excellence will rise to the top of the CIO’s priority list. But data security remains king, says David Chou.
As healthcare IT leaders are forced to reprioritize, initiatives focused on virtual care and improving core infrastructure are moving to the top of the list, while innovation is taking a backseat, according to CIO David Chou.
If healthcare IT leaders aren’t thinking about things like adopting WaaS (Wearables as a Service) and incorporating chatbots in new ways, you’re not properly preparing your organization for the future, says CIO David Chou.
From optimizing remote access solutions to partnering with infectious disease leaders to collect data, there are several ways in which CIOs can help keep the organization on track during a crisis, says David Chou.
From digital front doors and cloud-hosted solutions to good old-fashioned data security, the content at HIMSS will certainly have some range as CIOs look to advancing technology while keeping an eye on basic blocking and tackling, says David Chou.
As organizations drive toward digital transformation, the need for robust enterprise resource planning capabilities will only increase, says CIO David Chou, who offers a look at this changing market.
When it comes to innovation, there’s no shortage of great ideas; where organizations are missing the mark, says David Chou, is in creating the right culture to push them forward.
With evidence mounting as to how the Internet of Things can improve care delivery and drive new business models, perhaps it’s time to stop thinking about it as a buzzword, and start thinking about it is an enabler, says David Chou.
Whether the goal is to leverage to streamline operations or improve customer experience, digital transformation efforts must be part of a holistic effort with representation from different departments, says David Chou.
It’s not just about technology. Today’s healthcare CIO must be a challenger, change agent, advantage guardian, facilitator, and outsource provider, says David Chou. But that won’t happen until we start seeing the role in a different light.
