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Although every health system has distinct qualities, the reality is that “the way we deliver care and the way we take care of our employees is very common,” said Jeff Sturman. In this podcast, he talked about the need for collaboration, the patient flow challenge, and the hardest part of any initiative.
With IT teams facing more scrutiny than ever before, CIOs and CIDOs face mounting pressures to ensure they’re making the right decisions and getting the most bang for the buck – all without pushing their teams to the brink, said our panelists during a recent discussion.
In this interview, Sonney Sapra talks about the pendulum swing that’s coming – and how leaders must adjust; the ‘IS norms’ his team is implementing to keep staff engaged; and what he believes is the most important criteria when making a career move.
Resistance to innovation is nothing new, especially in healthcare. But it may be time for a new look at what’s behind that fear, said John Halamka, MD, and Paul Cerrato of Mayo Clinic Platform. “Change may require that we take on new responsibilities and learn skills that are beyond our abilities.”
Although offering flexibility and expanding the hiring region can certainly help with recruiting and retaining IT talent, leaders need to “make their daily lives and jobs more meaningful,” said CIO Chris Akeroyd in a recent interview.
