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When it comes to hospital operations, efficiency has become a top priority. In a report evaluating the use of health IT applications in US hospitals, HIMSS Analytics identified bed management, enterprise resource planning (ERP) and financial modeling applications as the areas positioned for the most growth among hospitals. Using data from the HIMSS Analytics Database, […]
Despite numerous reports citing mounting interest in remote monitoring programs, for most CIOs, the technology is still a “nice to have” and not a “must have,” according to the February healthsystemCIO.com Snap Survey. While remote monitoring is certainly gaining traction, it will continue to take a backseat to other pressing priorities, the survey found — […]
“I’d like to cancel my aircards,” I said. “Sure, I can help with that,” replied a voice cheerier than one might have expected upon hearing such news. “Would you mind telling me why you’re cancelling the cards?” asked the Verizon rep. “Well,” I said, “My team and I have iPhones. With their latest software release, […]
Preparing for Stage 2
Looking for ways to cut costs
Staff retention challenges — “The pool isn’t growing.”
Benchmarking against other orgs
From large IDN to community hospital
Advice for new CIOs — “Get on the CEO’s radar.”
“I just want to make sure we’re cutting fat, and not bone or muscle,” I said. “No, it’s definitely fat,” Nancy said. “So by doing this, we will not diminish the value you can get out of the show,” I asked for confirmation. “Nope. I can take meetings just about up until the exhibit hall […]
