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One of the many advantages of being a data-driven culture? The ability to leverage analytics to identify needs and prioritize investments to figure out “what meets needs and what doesn’t,” said CIO Jackie Rice in this podcast.
The decision MaineHealth made several years ago to become a system – and create a central decision-making body – made a significant difference during Covid, says CIO Dan Nigrin. “It allowed us to be more nimble and deploy solutions more efficiently.”
The biggest opportunity when it comes to digital health is in improving the management of chronic conditions, says Bradley Crotty, MD. In this podcast, he talks about how his team is leveraging technology to better educate patients on their conditions.
The problem with episodic care? “Clinicians are making a judgement about a patient’s health status based on cross-sectional data, which can be misleading.” Fortunately, it’s no longer the only viable option, according to Dr. John Halamka and Paul Cerrato.
For IT security leaders, managing the ever-increasing risks associated with connected devices starts with “building a cybersecurity foundation,” said CISOs Todd Greene and Kristopher Kusche during a recent panel discussion.
