healthsystemCIO – Strategies for Hospital IT Leaders

One of the reasons being a consultant is such good preparation for the CIO role is that the two are actually very similar, says Shane Pilcher, who says both are expected to broadly bring a level of expertise to any area.

Source: Shane Pilcher, Administrative Director & CIO, Siskin Hospital, Chapter 2 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

Having a strong relationship with your vendor is critical for any organizations, but for an independent, it’s vital to find someone who’s “willing to roll up their sleeves,” says CIO Shane Pilcher.

Source: Shane Pilcher, Administrative Director & CIO, Siskin Hospital, Chapter 1 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

Despite what some may say, interoperability isn’t free – not by a long shot. But the value that comes from physicians having the data they need, when they need it is immeasurable, says Chuck Christian.

Source: Chuck Christian, VP of Technology & Engagement, IHIE, Chapter 3 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

The key to driving change when you’re the new CIO? Knowing when to push and when to pull back, says Bill Bishop, who discusses the importance of remaining transparent and maintaining strong vendor relationships.

Source: Bill Bishop, CIO, Colquitt Regional Medical Center, Chapter 2 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

One of the most important topics relating to interoperability is one that isn’t being talked about at all, says Chuck Christian, who shares some of the concerns IHIE is hearing about liability.

Source: Chuck Christian, VP of Technology & Engagement, IHIE, Chapter 2 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

“With any implementation there are going to be problems,” says CIO Bill Bishop. What’s important is that leaders are willing to learn from them and make adjustments going forward.

Source: Bill Bishop, CIO, Colquitt Regional Medical Center, Chapter 1 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

For Indiana Health Information Exchange, it all comes down to one core task: giving physicians information they don’t have – and not forcing them to look for it, says Chuck Christian.

Source: Chuck Christian, VP of Technology & Engagement, IHIE, Chapter 1 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

Ten years ago, ACOs and HIEs were the next big thing. Now, it’s data warehousing and analytics tools that have the potential to change the way care is practiced and business is conducted, says CIO Jason Bray.

Source: Jason Bray, CIO, McAlester Regional Health Center, Chapter 2 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

Being a rural CIO means being willing to put fires, and being able to wear many different hats – even the hat of security officer, says Jason Bray of McAlester Regional.

Source: Jason Bray, CIO, McAlester Regional Health Center, Chapter 1 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

Securing a seat for nursing at the leadership table was a long process that took “time and patience,” says Susan Marino, CNIO at Hartford HealthCare, but it was well worth it.

Source: Susan Marino, CNIO, Hartford HealthCare, Chapter 3 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders