In an era marked by rapid technological advancement and digital transformation, the role of the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) in healthcare organizations remains not just relevant, but crucial. As we navigate the Fourth Industrial Revolution, characterized by the fusion of digital, physical, and biological spheres, the CDO stands at the forefront of driving innovation and […]
Q&A with Health First VP and CIO Michael Carr: “Don’t Create Roadblocks.”
For CIOs, perhaps the most important objective is to provide a great experience for clinicians “without overloading on technology,” according to Michael Carr. In this interview, he talked about the bold initiatives at Health First that he hopes will move the organization toward that goal, and what it means to be a high-reliability organization.
“Bridging the Gap”: The Virtual Leadership Option That Can Benefit Rural Hospitals
For rural health leaders, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to invest in cybersecurity and advanced technology while providing quality patient care. But there are solutions, according to David Chou, one of which is leveraging virtual CIOs and CISOs. Both positions “can be transformative,” he wrote in this blog.
From Chief Information Officer to Chief Insights Officer: The Evolving CIO Role
Given the rapid advancements in technology, mounting cybersecurity threats, and the increasing importance of data-driven decision making, the CIO’s responsibilities have grown both in scope and complexity, according to Jigar Shah. In this piece, he provides practice advice on how leaders can successfully navigate this changing environment.
“Think Like a Businessperson”: CIOs Discuss the Keys to Building Strong Financial Partnerships
Rebranding, Adopting & Securing: Charting a Future for Healthcare CIOs
Q&A with Doylestown Health CIO Chris Myers: The ‘Secret Sauce’ for Leaders and Lessons Learned as a Marine
When Covid-19 hit and priorities were constantly shifting, healthcare IT teams didn’t need a technology expert; they need an “air traffic controller” who could communicate effectively, said Chris Myers. In this interview, he talks about how he has drawn from his military experience to guide teams both during and after the pandemic.
“Doubling Down”: How Four CIOs Are Tackling the Biggest Challenges in Healthcare
“We had to turn on dime, and we did.” Nearly four years after the start of Covid, a group of veteran CIOs gathered at the NJ/DVHIMSS Fall Conference to share insights on how they managed the challenges stemming from the pandemic, how they’re embracing AI and other tools, and how leadership roles have evolved.
Q&A with CIO Pamela McNutt: “Deliberate Growth,” Being Financially Focused & Looking for ‘Gotchas’
The ability to provide guidance on financial decision-making is becoming a core skillset for CIOs, according to Pamela McNutt. In this interview, she reflects on 30 years with Methodist Health System and shares insights on the evolving CIO role, the importance of mastering contract negotiations, and her team’s “heroic efforts” during Covid.