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HIT workforce shortage — “It’s a problem everyone’s trying to solve”
Lessons learned from consulting and owning a small business
“When you buy a car, you own it.”
No task is too small
Advice for new CIOs
Disconnecting from the office
“IT really can make a difference if done correctly”
Attesting in multiple states — “The way we attack MU is consistent”
Complexities of owning a health plan
Caring for underserved patients
HIEs and insurance exchanges
Juggling priorities — “It’s a new skill you have to hone every day.”
Growing the health IT talent pool
Ardent’s unique operating model
“We have a piece of every part of the health care continuum.”
Standardizing IT with McKesson clinicals and Lawson financials
Racking up frequent flyer miles
Offering access to non-employed docs, but not a hosted EMR
“We haven’t determined there’s a driving need in the markets we serve.”
