healthsystemCIO – Strategies for Hospital IT Leaders

Having a governance structure where physicians and operational leaders are engaged in major decisions isn't just nice to have, it's critical to the success of an implementation, says CIO Tricia Julian. Source: Tricia Julian, CIO, Baptist Health, Chapter 1 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

We have to be careful when we accuse vendors (or any organization, for that matter) of data blocking, says Chuck Christian, who believes it’s much more complicated than just refusing to cooperate. Source: Chuck Christian, VP of Technology and Engagement, IHIE, Chapter 3 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

When it comes to value-based care, the one thing the industry can’t do is manage to the lowest common denominator, says CIO J.D. Whitlock, otherwise we’ll never move forward. Source: J.D. Whitlock, CIO, Dayton Children’s Hospital, Chapter 3 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

One of the most important things Chuck Christian has learned from speaking with physicians? “If you can present data in a manner and process that fits into their workflow, they’re more apt to use it.” Source: Chuck Christian, VP of Technology and Engagement, IHIE, Chapter 2 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

For J.D. Whitlock, serving as liaison between corporate leadership and regional IT staffs to resolve issues was the best possible preparation for the role of CIO. Source: J.D. Whitlock, CIO, Dayton Children’s Hospital, Chapter 2 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

For healthcare organizations, the goal isn’t just to provide clinicians with useful data, but to provide it easily and quickly, says Chuck Christian, who talks about how IHIE is trying to facilitate that. Source: Chuck Christian, VP of Technology and Engagement, IHIE, Chapter 1 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

Although some CIOs might dread conversations with clinical leaders asking for new EHR functionalities, J.D. Whitlock welcomes it — because it’s much better than the alternative. Source: J.D. Whitlock, CIO, Dayton Children’s Hospital, Chapter 1 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

Trying to secure resources for cybersecurity initiatives can be an uphill battle – particularly when pitted against more profitable investments – but there are strategies that can help provide an edge, says Kathryn Marchesini. Source: Kathryn Marchesini, Chief Privacy Officer, ONC, Chapter 2 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

Now more than ever, the CIO needs to be someone who can "help the rest of the organization understand the limits and the reality of technology," says Gary Light, and bridge the gap between what we want and what we need. Source: Gary Light, CIO, Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center, Chapter 3 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

How exactly is ONC looking to address interoperability – while keeping data secure? By creating a framework based on input from stakeholders across the industry, says Kathryn Marchesini of ONC. Source: Kathryn Marchesini, Chief Privacy Officer, ONC, Chapter 1 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders