healthsystemCIO – Strategies for Hospital IT Leaders

Sometimes innovation doesn’t have to involve machine learning, Hadoop, or any other buzzwords, says CIO Jake Dorst, who believes the focus should be on solving problems in a practical way.

Source: Jake Dorst, CIO, Tahoe Forest District Hospital, Chapter 2 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

A large, Midwestern health system may not have been the obvious choice to host Epic at Tahoe Forest, but it quickly became clear it was the best option, says CIO Jake Dorst, who talks about his organization’s EHR journey.

Source: Jake Dorst, CIO, Tahoe Forest District Hospital, Chapter 1 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

Talking about the lack of diversity in health IT leadership is important, but what’s even more critical is doing something about it, says Cletis Earle, who discusses his work with CHIME’s diversity initiative.

Source: Cletis Earle, VP & CIO, Kaleida Health, Chapter 3 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

When it comes to cybersecurity threats, no organization stands alone, says CIO Cletis Earle, who believes that the growing number of affiliations makes it critical to share strategies.

Source: Cletis Earle, VP & CIO, Kaleida Health, Chapter 2 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

The number of HIEs may be decreasing, but these organizations are going in strength, says Chuck Christian, who believes “we’re just starting to scratch the surface of what the capabilities may be.”

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

Being the new leader is all about adopting and adapting, says Cletis Earle, who talks about the approach he took when he joined Kaleida, and what it’s like to navigate a period of “rapid growth.”

Source: Cletis Earle, VP & CIO, Kaleida Health, Chapter 1 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

If we want to improve interoperability, we need to find ways to wade through data lakes and present clinicians with the information they need, when and how they need it, says Chuck Christian.

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

Even the most experienced leaders need to rely on others at times, says Dee Emon, who talks about the value of building a solid professional network and relying on the expertise of others.

Source: Dee Emon, VP & CIO, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Chapter 3 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders

When it comes to facilitating data exchange, it’s not a matter of choosing between HIEs and models like Commonwell, says Chuck Christian, who believes “there are different needs for different use cases.”

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

Strong leaders know where to best leverage their experience. For Dee Emon, a nurse by training, it’s in helping the IT staff understand the significant role they play in supporting patient care.

Source: Dee Emon, VP & CIO, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Chapter 2 on healthsystemcio.com - Interviews & Webinars with Health System IT Leaders