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Health systems face increasingly thin operating margins. Yet they are still expected to drive towards the Quadruple Aim: to improve population health, patient experience and team well-being, while holding costs down. This creates some daunting tension for IT departments, as they feel the squeeze, too. The IT department is uniquely positioned to help its enterprise […]
There is, however, one area in which healthcare consistently has a surplus: heroic individuals. And it’s not just the ones performing lifesaving surgeries (although that is certainly commendable). In fact, when we surveyed a group of leaders about who they believe are the unsung heroes in healthcare, some weren’t even employed by health systems.
With the exception of a rare few, most career paths are riddled with bumps, potholes, and detours. Fortunately, they’re also filled with opportunities for those who are paying attention – and are willing to try a different direction. In this post, leaders shed light on the conversations that altered their lives.
For the leaders who are attending the CHIME Fall Forum, it’s not just about shiny toys. Instead, Aaron Miri, Tanya Townsend, Terri Couts and Gretchen Britt look forward to finding “creative solutions to doing more with less,” and “how we will progress in our journeys toward Digital Health.”
In a recent interview, CHIME Board Chair Tanya Townsend opened up about the biggest hurdles facing CIOs and other leaders, how CHIME seeks to “represent the entire ecosystem of health and care,” and what attendees can expect from the upcoming Fall Forum.
In recognition of Women’s History Month, we offer perspectives from some of the most influential women in the industry on the obstacles they’ve faced, the progress that has been made, and the advice they offer to others.
“To be successful, we need diverse opinions and diverse experiences represented,” said Tanya Townsend. In a recent interview, she talked about her goals as CHIME Board Chair, why having “shoulders to lean on” is critical, and the biggest lessons learned from Covid.
During a recent panel discussion, three highly respected leaders — Tanya Townsend, Chuck Christian and Cletis Earle — pulled back the curtain and what they’ve learned about what it takes to cultivate strong relationships, and why it has become so important.
The best way to gain buy-in with an EHR migration? Communicate constantly and demonstrate, “through incremental results over time,” how it is helping to increase efficiency and lower costs while providing a better experience, says CIO Tanya Townsend.
The key to transitioning several “independent, proud organizations” to a single platform? “Building a concept of shared governance,” said CIO Tanya Townsend, who talked about LCMC Health’s journey during a recent podcast.
