healthsystemCIO – Strategies for Hospital IT Leaders

One of the biggest mistakes organizations can make? Focusing too much on the day to day, and not enough on strategic planning, says CIO Danny Scott. In this interview, he talks about what he has done to establish a “real vision” at Good Samaritan.

Source: Q&A with CIO Danny Scott, Part 1: “Our Job Is to Enable. That’s What IS Does.” on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

Sometimes the most effective way to help develop staff is to take them away from the day to day, says CIO Mathew Gaug, who talks about why he’s a firm believer in cross-training and rounding.

Source: Q&A with CIO Mathew Gaug, Part 2: “There’s a Lot to Do, but It’s Good Work.” on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

Although motivating the staff and being able to translate IT speak are critical attributes in CIOs, perhaps the most important is “being transparent with the resources you’re given,” says William Walders, who talks about his experience.

Source: Q&A with William Walders, Part 3: “You need to speak to the level of your audience.” on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

The goal of an IT department isn’t to implement technology in hopes of solving problems. It’s partnering with providers and the business to create solutions using technology to improve care, says CIO Mathew Gaug.

Source: Q&A with CIO Mathew Gaug, Part 1: “We Have to Build Brick by Brick.” on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

When stepping into an IT environment where things have been “bolted on,” a CIO’s first priority should be to “create a framework for service requests, and improve communication among departments,” says William Walders.

Source: Q&A with William Walders, Part 2: “Creating discipline around IT business management is my top priority.” on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders