healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.
With the exception of a rare few, most career paths are riddled with bumps, potholes, and detours. Fortunately, they’re also filled with opportunities for those who are paying attention – and are willing to try a different direction. In this post, leaders shed light on the conversations that altered their lives.
As incoming CHIME Board Chair, Scott MacLean hopes to help drive educational and networking opportunities, while also focusing on critical issues such as burnout and talent retention, he said in this interview. “The next wave of leaders needs to be prepared to face these challenges.”
From sharpening analytical and problem-solving skills to providing career guidance, there are several ways in which mentors can help cybersecurity professionals realize their full potential, according to Joey Meneses, CTO at Akron Children’s Hospital.
It’s not enough to have innovative tools; “you have to think about how to mobilize and maximize them,” said Karen Wilding. In this interview, she talked about how Nemours is leveraging IT to improve pediatric health, how value can (and should) influence strategic decisions, and the “unique position” CIOs have to improve population health.
For women, “the road to success has been more challenging,” particularly when it comes to technology roles. But the rapidly evolving landscape may change that, according to panelists Kristin Myers, Naomi Lenane, and Nitha Puthran during a recent discussion.
“There aren’t many people who, in a moment’s notice, would drop everything and come help us if we needed it,” said Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME, speaking about his friend, Tim Stettheimer. In a recent interview, Branzell talked about the enormous impact Stettheimer had on the industry, the qualities he embodied as a teacher and mentor, and the huge task CHIME faces in replacing him.
In remembrance of Tim Stettheimer, who passed away Feb. 9 at age 56, those who knew him professionally and personally share their favorite memories of his teachings, his mentorship, his friendship, and his bear hugs.
“Expressing gratitude benefits both the giver and the recipient, in terms of mood and overall health,” according to CT Lin, MD, CMIO at UCHealth. One way to do that is through a gratitude letter, which he recently wrote for a mentor and friend.
“It’s been wonderful.” From Boot Camp experiences that provided access to influencers, to earning recognition from peers, leaders share some of their most cherished memories from CHIME events over the years.
When we asked a handful of influential leaders – including Craig Richardville, Liz Johnson, and Kate Pierce – how CHIME has impacted their careers, the answers varied, but one central theme kept coming to the surface: collaboration.
