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In this installment, Chuck Christian talks about how he benefits in his current role from being able to think like a CIO, the strides IHIE is making in its five-year plan, and what he thinks of the 21st Century Cures Act.
Not only is it okay to stand on the shoulders of giants, but in today’s health IT world, it’s critical, says CHIME CIO Boot Camp instructor Chuck Christian, who shares the most valuable takeaways from the recent event.
Chuck Christian speaks candidly about why “the jury is still out” on FHIR, the toughest component of interoperability, and why he decided to leave the CIO role.
If we really want to understand ‘health information exchange’ – the verb, not the noun – we must realize that they all aren’t created equal, and that some are delivering what clinicians actually need, says Chuck Christian.
There’s nothing easy about facilitating the exchange of data and presenting it to clinicians in a usable way, but it is possible, says Chuck Christian, who talks about how the Indiana HIE has been able to thrive.
Managing Meaningful Use
HIE work — IHIE’s accomplishments
