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Given the rapid advancements in technology, mounting cybersecurity threats, and the increasing importance of data-driven decision making, the CIO’s responsibilities have grown both in scope and complexity, according to Jigar Shah. In this piece, he provides practice advice on how leaders can successfully navigate this changing environment.
For leaders, balancing wants and needs can be challenging, particularly given the limited budgets most are facing, according to Chris Walden, VP of Information Technology at Tenet Healthcare. But it’s a decision that should never be made in a vacuum, he wrote in this piece.
No one knows better than healthcare IT leaders how digital health regulations might remove a barrier or disrupt care, which is why it’s more important than ever for CIOs to find their voice – and use it, says Liz Johnson.
When it comes to achieving success as a CIO, the learning curve is actually more like a circle, according to Liz Johnson, Marc Probst, and Daniel Barchi, who shared their experiences during a recent webinar.
With her term as CHIME Board Chair nearing its end, Liz Johnson reflects on what has stood out most to her, what she’s most proud of, and the direction she hopes the organization will take going forward.
Being an advocate takes time and energy that many leaders can hardly afford to give up, but the rewards are well worth it, says Liz Johnson, who makes a strong case for going to the Hill.
Today’s CIO needs to be a change agent, an advocate, a strong communicator, and an authority on cybersecurity. But that isn’t enough, says Liz Johnson, who says leaders “have a dream a little.”
The best way to keep a team motivated? Provide a working environment that meets their needs, communicate often, and make sure they understand the tremendous impact IT has on patient care, says CIO Liz Johnson.
Liz Johnson, chief clinical informaticist and VP of applied clinical informatics at Tenet Healthcare, has earned CHIME’s second annual Federal Public Policy Award for CIO Leadership. Johnson, who serves as a member of the HIT Standards Committee, under ONC, is being recognized for her active role at the Federal level in educating policy makers on […]
