With the demand for top IT talent outweighing the supply, skilled CIOs know that the next great opportunity might be right around the corner — and they’re keeping their eyes open. According to the September healthsystemCIO.com SnapSurvey, 81 percent of CIOs have clearly defined career objectives and are taking steps to achieve them, whether it’s […]
SnapSurvey Says CIOs Are Mastering The Art Of The Deal
When it comes to negotiating with vendors, hospital and health system CIOs are finding that the handshake is just the beginning. For CIOs, the ability to successfully negotiate with vendors is critical; not only because of financial pressures, but because the negotiation process can set the tone for the relationship. According to the August healthsystemCIO.com […]
Survey Shows CIOs Are Checking Baggage — And Email
When it comes to vacation time, CIOs aren’t fully committed, according to healthsystemCIO.com’s July Snap Survey, which found that although most CIOs take time off, few are able to truly disconnect. In the survey, 93 percent indicated they had taken — or plan to take — a vacation this year. However, nearly 90 percent admit to […]
Survey: Big Data Not Living Up To Its Billing
When it comes to big data, the majority of CIOs say their organizations aren’t there yet — and that vendors are overpromising on what they can deliver. According to the June healthsystemCIO.com Snap Survey, just 24 percent of CIOs say their organizations are doing high-level, predictive analytics, while about half (52 percent) are performing some […]
Survey: CIOs Support MU Delay, Citing Barriers That Still Exist
Although the majority of CIOs support an extension of Meaningful Use stage 2 and believe the federal incentive program is headed in the right direction, serious concerns remain, according to the May healthsystemCIO.com Snap Survey. Nearly 70 percent of CIOs said they believe while Meaningful Use has played a key role in advancing the healthcare […]
healthsystemCIO.com Survey Looks At What Drives Job Satisfaction
It’s no secret that strong leadership is critical, particularly in the current health IT environment. What seems less obvious, however, is figuring out how to retain skilled CIOs and keep them happy. But according to the April healthsystemCIO.com Snap Survey, the answer isn’t as complicated as one might think. “It’s all about relationships,” noted one […]
healthsystemCIO.com Survey Identifies Biggest Hurdles in Hospital M&A
With nearly $2 billion spent on hospital mergers and acquisitions in 2012, consolidation is becoming the new normal in the healthcare industry. And although there are several considerations that leaders must weigh when evaluating a possible deal, one issue that can’t fall by the wayside is change management. According to the March healthsystemCIO.com Snap Survey, […]
healthsystemCIO.com Survey Says CIOs Find Final Omnibus Rule To Be Ominous
The recent unveiling of the final HIPAA omnibus rule has CIOs scratching their heads, according to the February healthsystemCIO.com Snap Survey, which found that just 17 percent have a “solid understanding” of the rule. The majority of CIOs (71 percent) comprehend the requirements “somewhat,” with a number of respondents noting that they haven’t had time […]
healthsystemCIO.com Survey Says HIMSS Is Losing Appeal Among CIOs
Although overall attendance at HIMSS has increased steadily over the past few years, the show seems to be waning in popularity among CIOs, according to the January healthsystemCIO.com Snap Survey, which found that 40 percent of CIOs aren’t planning to make the trip to New Orleans. The most common reason for skipping the show comes […]
healthsystemCIO.com Survey Says CIOs Hit Their Mark In 2012
Despite the fact that CIOs are under enormous pressure to meet numerous goals — such as implementing complex systems, attesting for Meaningful Use, and aligning with physician practices —the majority (59 percent) believe they accomplished what they set out to in 2012. Even more encouraging is the fact that 77 percent of CIOs said they […]