Even with all the information available on a patient, the care picture is still “rough and poorly defined,” says David Muntz. Social determinants, however, can play a key role by adding some pixels.
Social Determinants and the Big Question
Who Belongs at the Center of Everything We Do?
If we want to improve care quality and control costs, it’s not just the patient and family that should be placed at the center, says David Muntz, who proposes a new formula to help “extend our focus and change our vision.”
The Many Faces of Managed Services
Contrary to popular belief, managed services doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing proposition, says David Muntz. And in fact, there are several different combinations healthcare IT leaders can use to help meet strategic goals.
Recovering from HIT Hyperstimulation
For David Muntz, the most rewarding part of being at CHIME-HIMSS was “the meaningful conversation,” whether it took place at presentations, on the exhibit floor, at social events, or in the hallway.
Big Challenges, Bigger Opportunities in 2019
From security breaches to caregiver burnout, there are countless obstacles facing CIOs. But there are also countless opportunities to advance organizations – and care – forward, says David Muntz.
We Need to Talk: What Influential Leaders Want to Hear at CHIME18
Whether it’s “upping our game” when it comes to managing ePHI, the latest policy developments, or the future of ACOs, there are critical discussions that need to happen, according to our experts.
Making Communication Meaningful
Progress can’t happen without collaboration, and collaboration can’t happen without meaningful communication, says David Muntz, who shares some of the lessons he’s learned about getting a message across.
Predictions for 2018: Our Future is Bright
This past year was one for the books, and signs indicate that 2018 will be just as exciting, says David Muntz, who predicts the advancements we’ll see in areas like AI, cybersecurity, and value-based care.
Four Words That Changed Everything
When an IT organization was in need of an anchor to provide stability during turbulent times and a new direction, four words ended up making a critical difference, says David Muntz, recalling an experience from his CIO days.
A Radical Take On Collaboration
Because radical collaboration is far more intentional, far more affecting than the agreement to simply work together, it can have a significant impact in the healthcare environment, says David Muntz.
