As health systems intensify efforts to modernize infrastructure, the risks associated with technical debt, fragmented applications, and over reliance on cloud and AI tools are becoming more pronounced. For Darrell Keeling, PhD, Senior Vice President of IT and CISO at Parkview Health, navigating this minefield requires not only technical insight but also business acumen and […]

Source: Technical Debt Must be Tackled, but Cloud & AI Bring their Own BCP Challenges, Says Parkview Health CISO on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

As AI becomes increasingly central to clinical, operational, and administrative functions, health systems face growing pressure to deploy it both responsibly and efficiently. This webinar brings together health IT executives to explore how governance can serve as an enabler—not a barrier—for AI adoption. Panelists will discuss how their organizations are navigating legal, compliance, cybersecurity, and patient safety risks while ensuring innovation isn’t stalled by bureaucracy. With AI poised to distinguish leaders from laggards in healthcare, the conversation will focus on practical strategies to structure governance models that mitigate risk without slowing momentum. The session will offer candid insights into what’s working, what’s not, and how to strike the right balance between oversight and agility.

Source: Structuring AI Governance Without Sacrificing Speed on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Tapping into advanced analytics and automation, the pediatric hospital focuses on outcome-first AI design When Alda Mizaku assumed the role of Chief Data and AI Officer at Children’s National Hospital, the position did not yet exist. With a background in biomedical engineering and predictive modeling, she brought both technical and clinical perspectives to what would […]

Source: Children’s National’s Chief Data & AI Officer Says Foundational Data Governance Work Key to Deriving Meaningful Insights   on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Luke Olenoski, SVP and CIO, outlines how developing talent and cross-functional partnerships are critical to healthcare IT success. Main Line Health is confronting the healthcare IT workforce challenge with a strategy rooted in both innovation and fundamentals: investing in talent, forging partnerships, and bridging clinical and technical expertise. As SVP and CIO, Luke Olenoski joined […]

Source: Main Line Health CIO Details Strategy for Building a Resilient Workforce on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

As the digital health landscape continues to expand, health system leaders are increasingly tasked with identifying which startup partnerships are worth pursuing. This webinar will explore the operational and strategic considerations that guide successful engagement with early-stage technology companies. Panelists will discuss how they vet startups for relevance, assess readiness for pilot projects, and determine the internal alignment needed to support collaboration. The conversation will also address the importance of commercial traction, the role of accelerators, and how health systems can avoid being overwhelmed by unproven technologies while still remaining open to meaningful innovation.

Source: Efficient Innovation: Keys to Health System Leaders Engaging with Startups on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Monument Health, a regional system serving five states in the Upper Midwest, is navigating AI with a deliberate strategy grounded in community care and clinical realities. At the center of that effort is Patrick Woodard, MD, Chief Information Officer, who believes AI is not merely an enhancement of existing tools, but an opportunity to fundamentally […]

Source: AI Integration Demands Strategic Rethinking of Labor and Leadership, Says Monument Health CIO on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Health system IT executives face a persistent strategic dilemma: how to navigate the tension between staying within the core EMR suite and exploring external solutions for critical functions such as patient engagement. This webinar features leaders who will examine the continuous assessment required to determine whether core EMR capabilities are sufficient across specific functionality segments. The conversation will focus on the nuanced process of evaluating emerging niche vendors, identifying meaningful capability gaps, and weighing the operational, governance, and integration implications of stepping outside the suite. Panelists will share how their organizations assess when those gaps in functionality—particularly in patient communication, outreach personalization, and coordination—grow significant enough to justify adopting third-party tools. The discussion will also touch on strategies for managing vendor sprawl, ensuring brand consistency, and maintaining compliance in increasingly complex digital ecosystems.

Source: Beyond the EMR? Revisiting Your Strategy Around Patient Engagement & Communications on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

As health systems face mounting financial pressures, improving the revenue cycle has become a priority. This webinar brings together IT executives to explore a holistic approach to claims management — integrating technology, process optimization and payer collaboration. Panelists will discuss how AI-driven solutions have the potential to enhance claims accuracy, reduce denials and streamline workflows — while also ensuring clinicians are better supported in documentation practices. The discussion will also examine the evolving role of IT leaders in bridging gaps between clinical teams and financial operations, ultimately helping health systems get paid for the care they provide. Join us for an insightful conversation on the intersection of informatics, automation and revenue integrity in modern healthcare organizations.

Source: Redefining Revenue Cycle: Exploring Opportunities for Technology Leaders to Drive Change on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Donna Roach shares how digital governance, agile methodology, and clinician alignment are reshaping IT strategy. University of Utah Health is leveraging governance discipline and agile principles to build a digitally empowered organization, according to Chief Information Officer Donna Roach. Speaking about the health system’s journey toward achieving HIMSS EMRAM Stage 7, Roach described a focused, […]

Source: University of Utah Health Achieves HIMSS EMRAM 7; CIO Credits an Agile, Clinician-Focused IT Strategy on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

MultiCare Health System’s technology leader reflects on leadership, burnout, and the hidden forces that drive organizational decay. In an era where technology drives healthcare delivery, leaders like Bradd Busick, SVP and CIO at MultiCare Health System, are increasingly focused on less visible forces: organizational entropy, emotional debt, and the fragility of trust within complex IT […]

Source: CIO Bradd Busick on Managing Entropy, Trust, and Culture in Health IT  on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.