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In the past year, our blogs have examined a variety of pertinent topics, from clinical informatics to artificial intelligence to the ever-evolving CIO role. Here, we unveil the most popular blog posts from our contributing authors.
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.
The foundation for a successful application rationalization initiative isn’t in the technology, but rather, in “relationships and trust,” according to our panelists, who shared best practices during a recent webinar.
It’s become far too common – and too easy – for IT teams to experience burnout. For CIOs, it means not just encouraging staff to take time off to recharge, but enforcing it, says Nicholas Szymanski.
The topics that resonated most with our readers this year? Care coordination and leadership through crisis, according to our most-viewed blogs.
With so many pressing priorities, it may seem like there’s no time for reflection. But if leaders don’t look back, it’s hard to find the best way forward, says Nick Szymanski, who shares lessons learned from his first year in a new CIO role.
As organizations move toward digital health – and CIOs wrap their heads around concepts as complex as application rationalization – it’s becoming clear that the role is more about relationship management than ever before, according to our panelists.
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.
Unlike in years past, the topic that seemed to resonate most with CIOs and other healthcare IT leaders didn’t involve technology or budgets, but rather, those who use it to provide care, says Kate Gamble.
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.
