healthsystemCIO – Strategies for Hospital IT Leaders

The rapid evolution of AI in healthcare is driving new approaches to patient care and clinician support. In this interview, Dr. David Linz, Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) at Naples Comprehensive Health, shared insights from his recent presentation at the CHIME Fall Forum. Listen to the full interview below or subscribe to healthsystemCIO on your […] Source: Effective Leveraging of AI to Reduce Cognitive Load May Prove Differentiator in Both Clinician Recruitment & Patient Retention on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

While there are major benefits to having all clinicians working off the same PACS, exceptions have to be made and physician preferences accommodated, said Chuck Barkey, Associate Vice President of IT Enterprise Clinical Inpatient & Ancillary Systems at WVU Medicine. Luckily, technologies like the VNA make such flexibility possible. In a recent interview with healthsystemCIO.com […] Source: Balancing Application Standardization with Clinician Preference a Key to Enterprise Imaging Success at WVU on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

In an era where healthcare systems are prime targets for cyberattacks, experts are broadening their focus to encompass not just IT systems, but also operational technology (OT) security. Christopher Lau, Director of Cyber Security, Proactive Security, and IoT Risk at Advocate Health, shared his expertise in a recent interview. Among other points, Lau emphasizes the […] Source: OT/ICS Likely Next Critical Cyber Battleground; And Different Skills Are Required on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

Jeremy Meller, CIO of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), has spent over a decade advancing the role of technology in pediatric care. With the recent opening of the Arthur M. Blank Pediatric Hospital, a $2 billion, 19-story, 2-million-square-foot facility, Meller’s vision for leveraging technology to address operational challenges and enhance patient outcomes has become a […] Source: Planning the IT Elements of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Recently-Opened Hospital Was An Exercise in Placing Bets on the Future While Building in Flexibility, Says CIO Jeremy Meller on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

In this interview, Dr. Matthew Sullivan, CMIO of Advocate Health Southeast Region, delves into the topic of clinical decision support (CDS), exploring its evolution from basic alerts in EMRs to the potential of AI-enhanced tools. Dr. Sullivan emphasizes the importance of CDS in improving patient care and highlights the challenges of integrating AI in clinical […] Source: Clinical Decision Support Now Supercharged with AI; But Tried-and-True Processes Still Key to Incremental Improvement, says Advocate Health Southeast Region CMIO Dr. Matthew Sullivan on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

In this interview, Editor-in-Chief Anthony Guerra speaks with Emory Healthcare’s Chief Technology Officer Scott Smiser; and VP of Applications and Digital Experience Laura Fultz, about their transformative digital health initiatives. They share how Emory is integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance both clinical and operational efficiency, most notably by pioneering Epic Hyperspace on Apple MacBook devices. […] Source: MacBook Air Rollout Flying High at Emory Healthcare, Say CTO Scott Smiser and VP of Applications & Digital Experience Laura Fultz on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

The medical imaging industry, particularly radiology departments and practices, are facing numerous challenges, including expanding ecosystems, increasing imaging exam volumes, complex cases, and staff shortages, all while striving to maximize staff efficiency and create a sustainable work-life balance. These issues are exacerbated by tight budgets, reimbursement pressures, inflation, and rising costs. Current solutions often silo images within specific departments or systems, creating inefficiencies and placing an unnecessary burden on IT teams. The question then arises: How can hospitals and their IT teams optimize imaging efficiency while preventing burnout and ensuring a work-life balance? As the healthcare sector advances towards more integrated and interoperable solutions, this webinar will explore how enterprise imaging strategies can support more convergence with seamless access, increased collaboration, and greater clinical confidence while simplifying IT solutions and infrastructure.  Source: Redefining Imaging Strategy: Unifying Radiology and IT Teams to Boost Image Performance on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

In this healthsystemCIO interview, Anthony Guerra, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, sits down with Dr. Zafar Chaudry, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer at Seattle Children’s. In this discussion, Dr. Chaudry covers the topic of his CHIME Fall Forum presentation – “Stay Calm and Operate On: Cybersecurity Meets Patient Care Continuity.” Dr. Chaudry sheds […] Source: Clinical Continuity Planning Getting More Attention, But Work Remains, Says Seattle Children’s SVP, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Dr. Zafar Chaudry on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

In this interview, Dr. Ram Chadalavada, Vice Chair of Radiology Informatics at the University of Cincinnati & UC Health, discusses the evolving field of enterprise imaging. He explains his role in managing imaging data across various medical specialties, emphasizing the importance of consolidating imaging data from different departments, such as radiology, cardiology, and pathology. Dr. […] Source: Enterprise Imaging Progress Takes IT, Radiology & Ology-Specific Informaticists All Working Together, Says Ram Chadalavada, MD, Vice Chair of Radiology Informatics, University of Cincinnati & UC Health on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

In this healthsystemsCIO interview, Anthony Guerra engages with Chris Paravate, CIO of Northeast Georgia Health System, Dr. Ron Lewis, Medical Director for Perioperative Services, and Dr. Chad Copper, a robotic surgeon, to explore the collaborative relationship between IT and clinical teams in the context of robotic surgery. Emphasizing the importance of integrating IT from the […] Source: Robotic Surgery Program Thriving at NGHS Due to Close Partnership Between Clinicians & IT, Says CIO Chris Paravate; Medical Director for Perioperative Services Dr. Ron Lewis; & Robotic Surgeon Dr. Chad Copper on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders