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Although the initial phases of an IT organization’s Covid-19 strategy – respond, recover, and reinforce – all play a critical role, the most important component is the fourth: reimagining technology’s impact on the future, says CIO Tom Andriola.
During an EHR migration, the CIO’s most critical objective is to “involve the right people and get the right input,” says Kevin Wiese, CIO at BestSelf Behavioral Health, particularly when it comes to decisions on build and workflow.
As the CIO role continues to evolve, so are the expectations from the CEO, says John Kravitz. In this interview, he talks about his goals as CHIME Board Chair, the pillars of success for healthcare IT leaders, and the work being done to combat opioid abuse.
The best way to build trust with users? Make sure the system works for them, says Marc Probst, CIO at Intermountain Healthcare. In this interview, he talks about recovering from poor decisions, why he believes Meaningful Use was necessary, and the need for leaders who are “visionaries.”
Because true innovation requires a multifaceted approach, the upcoming CHIME-HIMSS CIO Forum will feature a variety of speakers, including the CEO of the nation’s most influential physician organization, an Olympian, and three highly respected health IT leaders.
