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“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.
Cost will also be a factor, but when it comes to creating and maintaining strong vendor partnerships, leaders are looking at much more than just the price tag, according to Tom Barnett, Kate Pierce, and other thought leaders we’ve interviewed.
The best way to avoid burnout among staff is to ensure they’re given opportunities to completely disconnect, says Kate Pierce, CIO at North Country Hospital. Doing so requires “deliberate intent, clear expectations, and an organizational understanding and commitment.”
In this podcast, Kate Pierce talks about the key criteria she looks for in a vendor partner, North Country’s three-pronged cybersecurity strategy, and the pros and cons of being both CIO and CISO.
For many CIOs and other leaders, the traits that have led to their success – including loyalty, integrity and a desire to serve others – were developed during their time in the military, says Kate Pierce, who speaks from experience.
For a number of healthcare IT leaders, serving in the Armed Forces instilled core values such as loyalty discipline, and a solid work ethic that have benefited them immensely in their current roles.
As healthcare organizations face mounting pressures, it’s not enough to merely pledge to do better. Leaders need to do walk the walk, whether it means improving processes, creating efficiencies, or focusing more on professional development.
Whether it was increasing optimization after a major implementation, driving toward digital health, or uncovering inefficiencies, healthcare IT leaders had some big goals – and big successes – in 2019.
For rural healthcare leaders, having to wear multiple hats is one of the biggest challenges. It’s also, however, one of the key benefits when it comes to professional development, says Kate Pierce.
