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As its core, the problem with interoperability seems simple: providers want a standard way to connect with a broader community. So what’s the solution? That, says Chuck Christian, is the question.
Early data show that the CommonWell-Carequality connection has the potential to help facilitate data flow. But for that to happen, says Jon Christensen, we’re going to need some storms.
The challenge for most organizations isn’t a lack of data, but a way to bring value to the data without “dumping reports” on clinicians, says Jenny Carney, who talks about the strategy at BIDCO.
For J.D. Whitlock, serving as liaison between corporate leadership and regional IT staffs to resolve issues was the best possible preparation for the role of CIO.
When you’re a population health management organization, improving overall wellness through coordinated care isn’t just a priority – it’s the priority, says Summa Health CIO Tanya Arthur.
One of the biggest challenges in creating a strong data governance program? Making sure the team is receptive and the organization is positioned well for change, says CIO Tressa Springmann.
Rather than trying to take the human element out of IT, Asante has made it a key component by utilizing input from different groups to deliver an improved EHR design, says CMIO Lee Milligan.
One of the most common – and costly – mistakes health systems are making? Pursing an analytics solution without first laying out the strategic roadmap for a supportive ecosystem of people, process and governance, says Rich Pollack.
For CIO Eric Raffin, getting previously siloed departments to work together to create one standard for how to seek consent for treatment was the ultimate win-win.
Although standardization often has a negative connotation, it can actually help drive optimization and foster innovation across an organization – if done right, says CIO Jim Noga.
