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One of the most critical mistakes leaders make when building a team? Hiring people “who are just like us,” says Donna Roach, CIO at University of Utah Health. “When you have a diverse team, you get so much more.”
Combatting the opioid epidemic means addressing all aspects of it, including prevention, treatment, and recovery, according to a panel of CIOs who presented at the CHIME Advocacy Summit.
For University of Utah Health Care, the journey toward becoming an integrated organization and achieving Most Wired Advanced recognition started with a roadmap that provided IT with much-needed direction, says CIO Jim Turnbull.
Early HIT days in Canada
Thoughts on MU — “We’re on the verge of some major breakthroughs.”
Value-driven outcomes
Working closely with docs — “That’s where the big opportunities are.”
Push for a unique patient identifier
“Co-opetition” with Intermountain Healthcare
CHIME CIO of the Year — “It was quite a surprise.”
Posting physician reviews online — “It made the docs really pay attention.”
Using Amazon’s strategy to pilot new initiatives
MU attestation challenges — “They’re leaving money on the table”
ICD-10 on the backburner
Positioning the organization for innovation
Groundbreaking genetic research
About University of Utah
Bridging Cerner (inpatient) and Epic (outpatient)
Plans to move to an integrated solution
Staff-run retention and recognition programs — “It’s had an immediate impact on our turnover.”
Using telemedicine to connect with remote facilities and educate docs
Community service & casual dress codes
Jim Turnbull, CIO at University of Utah Health Care (UUHC), is the recipient of the CHIME-HIMSS 2012 John E. Gall, Jr. CIO of the Year Award. The award recognizes healthcare IT executives who have made significant contributions to their organization and demonstrated innovative leadership through effective use of technology. It is named in honor of […]
