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For CIOs and other leaders, it’s not about trying to solve the nation’s drug crisis, but rather, leveraging technology to control the number of prescriptions being written, and present information to caregivers at the point of care, said a group of experts.
The initiatives that have made the most impact – especially when it comes to curbing opioid abuse, don’t necessarily require a big budget. What is needed, however, is guidance from fellow leaders, say Patty Lavely and Dave Lehr.
Interim CIO
Guardrails for demand management — “It was quite eye-opening.”
Consulting experience in her back pocket
Introverts managing relationships
Building trust
Evolving CIO role — “We have to understand the business.”
“Innovation isn’t easy.”
Revamping security
Cybersecurity talent — “We found it very difficult to recruit those skills.”
Prioritizing by communicating
Information Management Planning Council
Executive support — “Our leadership team is willing to ask questions.”
Starting a consulting company
About Gwinnett Health System
Navigating a major EHR selection process
Strong demo participation — “We’re trying to obtain as much input as possible.”
Acquiring primary care practices
Georgia’s HIE model — “A network of networks”
Challenges of attesting to MU 2 with Horizon
*Building an informatics staff — weighing technical know-how and clinical experience
*Collaborating with competitors
*Lavely leaves Memorial Health University Medical Center
*The benefits of growing in-house
*Thoughts on the government-sponsored educational programs
Eleven more CIOs recently earned the newly minted Certified Healthcare CIO (CHCIO) and CHCIO-Eligible designation. Launched by CHIME in July 2009, “a CHCIO demonstrates the commitment, knowledge, and experience required to master the core skills important for successful CIOs and IT executives,” according to the organization. CHIME members who have been in a CIO or equivalent position for at least three years, pass the 125-question CHCIO examination, and collect 25 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are eligible to become certified.
