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It’s not about bringing technology solutions forward, but about “being able to drive thoughtful dialogue with our partners,” said our panelists during a discussion about the CIO’s role in communicating the value of IT, why numbers aren’t always important, and the initiatives that shouldn’t be overlooked.
Perhaps the most important lesson Michael Elley has learned in nearly two decades of healthcare IT leadership? “It starts with people,” and more specifically, building relationships to better understand the culture, the focus, and the gaps that exist, he said during a recent interview.
How do you know if an organization is the right fit? What are the keys to working with executive recruiters? CIOs Aaron Miri, Julie Bonello and Michael Elley addressed these and other key questions during a recent webinar.
Michael Elley weighs the pros and cons of being at both large and small organizations, how the CIO role has evolved in the past decade, and why it’s not realistic to create 5-year plans in today’s world.
One of the many lessons OhioHealth has learned by collaborating with other industries? The more flexibility and power organizations give consumers, the better relationship will be, says Michael Elley.
The factor that plays the biggest role in determining a project’s success? Having a staff that’s invested and engaged, says Michael Elley. The best way to ensure that? By having both operations and IT take the lead.
Migrating to Cerner
Using analytics to ensure operational efficiency
Plans to join MHIO & the BJC Collaborative
Role as VP of support services
From IT director to strategic leader
“Righting the ship” at Cox Branson
Mentoring — creating opportunities for “open, candid dialogue”
Super-users & key stakeholders
Resource planning with McKesson’s BI tools
T-System’s Care Continuity solution
From 11.5% readmissions to 7.8% in 2 months — “It’s already had a profound effect on our organization.”
Attesting to MU using the ED-only method
About Cox Branson (formerly Skaggs Regional MC)
Merging with CoxHealth — “We’re very similar in our cultures.”
Plans to migrate to Cerner and Soarian
Cerner ITWorks
Integration vs interoperability
From best-of-breed to “one chart throughout the system”
A favorite quote of mine, by an unknown author is: “Leaders don’t create followers, they create other leaders.” As I reflect upon past mentors and those I consider mentors today, I find that quote holds very true. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many great leaders, both inside and outside of […]
