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One of the most important tools CIOs have at their disposal? The ability to point to metrics – or real-life patient stories – to communicate the ‘why’ and demonstrate their team’s value, said Jason Wood.
As hospitals became inundated with patients during the early stages of Covid, the majority of vendors showed they were willing to put people before providers, and provided much-needed support, according to a recent KLAS report.
Promoting diversity across healthcare and moving toward a more level playing field is going to take more than simply throwing money at the problem. “We need to do a deep dive to figure this out,” says CIO Cletis Earle.
The rise of digital health has transformed the patient experience; however, it has also resulted in increased security risks, according to our panelists, who discuss the importance of collaboration in safeguarding patient data.
To think that an initiative as complex as data archiving can not only happen, but happen successfully, during a pandemic might have sounded crazy years ago. But, as two organizations are proving, it’s very possible if the righht processes and relationships are in place.
