Dan Magoc has recently assumed the role of Chief Information Officer at Integris Health, a 16-hospital system in Oklahoma City, with the goal of transforming the IT department into an elite unit. His approach focuses on executing foundational IT processes effectively while fostering a proactive culture that aligns IT with business priorities, moving away from a reactive model. Drawing on his extensive experience from Mercy, where he led AI initiatives and implemented mobile technologies, Magoc prioritizes addressing cybersecurity challenges, particularly concerning medical devices and IoT, and promotes a collective responsibility among staff for maintaining cybersecurity protocols.

Integris Health's New CIO Aims for Elite IT Transformation Becker's Hospital Review

The rise of Nvidia, which recently surpassed Apple as the world’s most valuable company, and fall of former computing titan Intel can offer learnings as healthcare reaches an inflection point. By leveraging technology and embracing preventive care, healthcare providers can enhance patient outcomes and reduce costs. Adapting to these shifts, including the integration of digital health solutions and personalized medicine, can help ensure that healthcare systems remain relevant and effective in addressing the needs of a changing patient population. The healthcare sector can benefit from applying these lessons from the tech industry to navigate its current challenges and enhance its long-term viability.

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Recent updates to password guidelines from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) focus on simplifying password management for users by advising that passwords should only be changed when a compromise is suspected. NIST now recommends using longer passwords, ideally at least 15 characters, and encourages the use of passphrases. Despite these changes, many organizations still rely on passwords for regulatory reasons and due to outdated systems that limit modern authentication methods. Experts suggest that a shift towards more comprehensive identity governance strategies is essential, advocating for technologies like zero trust architectures to better safeguard against identity-based threats.

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Epic Systems conducts "immersion trips" for its employees to visit hospitals and health systems, allowing them to observe the real-world application of their electronic health record (EHR) software. Founder Judy Faulkner noted these experiences help employees assess software effectiveness and understand customer needs while fostering empathy for healthcare professionals. The autonomy given to employees in selecting relevant software upgrades supports innovation and responsiveness, empowering them to identify necessary modifications based on firsthand observations.

Epic Systems Enhances EHR Development Through Immersion Trips for Employees Becker's Hospital Review