As healthcare organizations face mounting pressures, from budgetary concerns to cybersecurity attacks, it has become vital to identify leaders who can navigate difficult situations and think on their feet. It’s the type of skillset that can be difficult to develop – but is, in fact, quite common in one key subset: military veterans. In the […]
As healthcare organizations face mounting pressures, from budgetary concerns to cybersecurity attacks, it has become vital to identify leaders who can navigate difficult situations and think on their feet. It’s the type of skillset that can be difficult to develop – but is, in fact, quite common in one key subset: military veterans. In the […]
Establishing a strong culture has always been a priority for healthcare IT leaders, and for good reason. But as expectations continue to mount and the available talent pool continues to shrink, it is becoming even more paramount for CIOs to create an environment that can attract and retain the highest-quality individuals. That, according to Reid […]
For healthcare organizations, the ability to harness data and turn it into useful information can sometimes feel like moving mountains. But in Sentara’s case, it was more like moving buses – or more accurately, mobile clinics. Because of the enterprise data platform that had been put into place, the organization was able to identify areas […]
With the healthcare landscape shifting dramatically, and more demands being placed on IT departments, CIOs are getting a new look – but not in terms of scope. “The job itself may not have changed,” said Chero Goswami, Chief Information & Digital Officer at University of Wisconsin Health System, “but the level of influence of the […]
As cyberattacks become increasingly sophisticated – and inflict more damage on health systems – an interesting trend is happening with IS leadership roles. Whereas in the past, it wasn’t uncommon for CISOs to “back into the role,” nowadays, the path is becoming much more linear, according to a panel of experts. “The evolution and maturity […]
The reality of being a CIO in today’s healthcare landscape is it can be isolating. “Leadership can sometimes feel like a very lonely place,” said Sarah Hatchett. “You don’t always know how people perceive you, or if you’ve done everything.” As the list of tasks continues to grow – and expectations continue to mount, particularly […]
“It doesn’t really matter how smart you are. It’s what type of team you can build and what type of culture you can create.” Not what one might expect to hear from the CIO of a world-renowned institution like Penn Medicine. But as Michael Restuccia has learned during his 17-plus years with the organization, success […]
For healthcare leaders, there’s perhaps nothing more validating than hearing directly from a user how a technology solution has improved their experience. But when it comes from a patient – or, in this case, the parent of a pediatric patient – it’s more than just recognition of a job well done. It’s affirmation that IT […]
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