From security breaches to caregiver burnout, there are countless obstacles facing CIOs. But there are also countless opportunities to advance organizations – and care – forward, says David Muntz.
Big Challenges, Bigger Opportunities in 2019
NHIT Week: Six Leaders Reflect on the Value of Health IT
When six industry veterans reflected on their experiences in the provider, vendor, and consulting worlds, several common themes emerged, according to Sue Schade, who reveals what she learned through these interviews.
Eight Signs of a Strong Security Culture
Although hiring a CISO is a critical step in strengthening an organization’s security profile, it’s one of a series of steps that needs to happen to create a safety culture, says Sue Schade.
Making Communication Meaningful
Progress can’t happen without collaboration, and collaboration can’t happen without meaningful communication, says David Muntz, who shares some of the lessons he’s learned about getting a message across.
What Does Weeding Have to Do with Work?
In healthcare, it may seem like the work is endless and “all we do is move the ball forward a bit each day,” but if tasks are managed effectively, it can lead to a sense of accomplishment, says Sue Schade.
When You Must Work on Vacation
In a perfect world, being on vacation means being completely disconnected. But in reality, there are times when checking in is a must, says Sue Schade, who provides guidelines on how to do it.
The C-Double I-O
If CIOs focus only on IT related innovation, “they are running with blinders on,” says Avery Cloud, who believes that by partnering with leaders from areas like marketing and legal, they can more effectively harness its power and find opportunities for improvement.
The Other End of the Highway
The “health highway” of seamless interoperability is as much a work in progress as any national network, says Sue Schade, reflecting on how far health IT has come in the past decade and a half.
Predictions for 2018: Our Future is Bright
This past year was one for the books, and signs indicate that 2018 will be just as exciting, says David Muntz, who predicts the advancements we’ll see in areas like AI, cybersecurity, and value-based care.
What LinkedIn’s Research Tells Us
This isn’t your dad’s – or your mom’s – healthcare IT job market, says Sue Schade, who discusses findings from a report that examines recent trends and predicts how they might change.
