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As digital tools continue to revolutionize sectors, an AI-focused skillset “is increasingly becoming a core asset,” according to Joey Meneses, CTO at Akron Children’s Hospital. In this piece, he shares thoughts on how to “future-proof your career path while shaping how this transformative technology evolves.”
With resources becoming increasingly scarce, it’s more important than ever to prioritize value, said Inderpal Kohli, CIO at Englewood Health. During a recent interview, he talked about what it means to be “a use case and outcomes-driven organization,” how he works to connect his team with the mission of the organization, and the real challenge with digital transformation.
The cornerstone of any robust information security program is “the crew itself – the people,” said Jason Alexander, CISO at VCU Health. In this piece, he delves into how leaders can “attract, mold, and retain the kind of talent that secures our digital realms.”
For the leaders who are attending the CHIME Fall Forum, it’s not just about shiny toys. Instead, Aaron Miri, Tanya Townsend, Terri Couts and Gretchen Britt look forward to finding “creative solutions to doing more with less,” and “how we will progress in our journeys toward Digital Health.”
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.
Without solid efforts by everyone from top to bottom, the Kansas City Chiefs wouldn’t have won the Super Bowl; the same principles apply to running an IT shop, said Bradd Busick in this piece. “No one role is more important than another, and when they work in concert, incredible things begin to manifest.”
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.
By focusing solely on the tasks and responsibilities within your job description, healthcare IT leaders miss out on critical opportunities to collaborate with other departments, work on cross-functional projects, or take on new initiatives, according to Bradd Busick, SVP and CIO at MultiCare Health System.
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.
