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.
Counting Down the Top Blogs from 2019
Going Live on Epic: 10 Takeaways from the Command Center
After the initial flurry of a go-live, the volume of new tickets tends to decrease, but the issues become more complex, says Sue Schade, who provides insights on how University of Vermont Health Network is weathering the storm.
Team Effort: Lessons Learned from UVHN’s Epic Go-Live
Teamwork is always important, especially in a field as complex as healthcare. But perhaps no time is more critical than a go-live for everyone to be on the same page, working toward the same goal, says Sue Schade, interim CTO at UVHN.
The Power of Your Network and Learning from Others
“There is no end to what we can accomplish if we keep our minds open and curious learning from one another,” says Sue Schade, who shares lessons learned from the go-live preparation at University of Vermont Health Network.
The Big Event: How Go-Live Preparation Has Evolved
It’s no longer acceptable for go-lives to be pushed back by weeks or months due to unpreparedness, says Sue Schade. In this post, she talks about how GLRAs can “ensure all issues and risks are surfaced and addressed” before the big day.
A Better Way to Email
Like it or not, most of us spend the majority of our day on email, which makes it critical for leaders to make sure it’s being used effectively, says Sue Schade, who shares some useful tips based on her experience.
The Health IT Leader’s Guide to Good Intentions
As the list of priorities continues to mount, maintaining any semblance of balance has become extremely challenging. But with the right mindset it can be achieved, says Sue Schade, who talks about her “intentions.”
A Crunch Time Reminder
In the midst of any major project – particularly one as taxing as an EHR implementation – what’s just as important as status meetings is a reminder of why the project is happening in the first place, says Sue Schade.
Participatory Medicine: From Roleplay to Reality
As digital tools continue to influence behaviors and market trends, participatory medicine needs to take center stage, says Sue Schade, sharing what she learned from a memorable presentation at the recent New England HIMSS event.
Confidence Matters as Much as Competence
A lack of confidence can prevent even the most qualified individuals from seeking – or attaining – leadership roles. But it doesn’t have to be that way, says Sue Schade, who shares helpful advice.
