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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.
Despite the many benefits it offers, cloud migration hasn’t always been an easy sell, especially with something as complex as IT infrastructure. But perhaps it’s time for a new pitch, according to our expert panelists.
As data needs change, leaders need to stop looking to locally hosted, siloed, and proprietary approaches to storage, and instead think about cloud native architectures, says John Halamka, MD, who explores this emerging market.
Change management may seem complex, but it really comes down to a very simple idea: “If people don’t understand why you’re doing something, they’ll never buy into it,” says Danny Scott, CIO at Good Samaritan.
Cognitive computing isn’t just another buzzword. It’s a concept that can improve outcomes and increase efficiency – if the right ecosystem is in place, says Omid Shabestari, MD, Director of Health Analytics at Carilion Clinic.
