The key to transitioning several “independent, proud organizations” to a single platform? “Building a concept of shared governance,” said CIO Tanya Townsend, who talked about LCMC Health’s journey during a recent podcast.

Source: Q&A with LCMC Health CIO Tanya Townsend, Part 1: “We can’t go back to the way things were.” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

The difference between a vendor and a partnership is actually quite simple, according to Tom Barnett. A vendor will try to sell a product – regardless of whether is the right fit, whereas a partner wants to find the right fit, even if it’s not their product.

Source: Q&A with CIDO Tom Barnett, Part 2: “Last year changed the game for everybody.” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

The current economic environment has put unprecedented pressures on every organization. Yet some organizations manage to turn this challenge into an opportunity when it comes to IT investments. In this session we’ll discuss how these organizations have elevated technology from the back office to the board room, by communicating the business value of investments and associated tradeoffs in a language that the CFO, COO and CEO understands.

Source: Keys to Achieving Technology Fiscal Fitness That Yields Better Business Outcomes on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Due to bad data, health systems often do a poor job of matching patients with the right providers for their care needs when scheduling outpatient visits. As a result, patients can be left frustrated while health systems are left without the associated revenue. In this webinar, we'll hear from digital leaders who are working to improve data quality and systems integration for more accurate patient-provider matching.

Source: Enhancing the Digital Front Door with Accurate Patient-Provider Matching on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

As vaccine distribution continues apace, many healthcare IT shops are looking to get at least some of their employees back into the office at least some of the time. But questions abound around who to bring back in, how often, and what to do about those who now want to work remotely full time. Organizations are also working to ensure that the technical pieces are optimized so working from home is reliable and secure. In this timely webinar, we'll speak to leaders who are thinking about what the workforce of the future will look like and developing strategies that will provide flexibility without sacrificing team cohesiveness.

Source: Strategies for Managing a Post-Covid Hybrid Workforce  on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Anthony Guerra, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of heathsystemCIO, talks with Ryan Witt, Managing Director of Healthcare at Proofpoint, about the most recent cyber attacks against healthcare organizations and how studying those attacks can help IT professionals avoid becoming the next victim.

Source: Partner Perspective: Rash of Recent Hacks Shows Healthcare Orgs What to Watch Out For on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

When it comes to EHR migrations, having the best tools and the best change management strategy in the world isn’t going to be enough if you don’t have the right culture, says CIO Karen Marhefka in this interview.

Source: Q&A with Karen Marhefka, Part 1: “The Tools Are Great, But It’s an Enormous Amount of Change.” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Decreasing costs is always a key goal in healthcare, but what’s just as important is identifying initiatives that can improve care quality, patient experience, and staff satisfaction, says Peter Pronovost, MD. “We have to measure all components of value.”

Source: Podcast Q&A: Dr. Peter Pronovost on Driving Value, and UH’s “Very Different Approach to Innovation” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

One of the biggest challenges healthcare IT security professionals face is managing medical devices and other connected assets. This webinar will feature a panel of leaders discussing their approaches to managing risk for these devices that improve resilience and decrease vulnerability.

Source: Leveraging Risk Management as a Cornerstone of Your Connected Assets Security Strategy on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Being an effective healthcare IT executive has never been more exciting, or challenging. In this quarterly series, luminaries reveal what they're working on today, what they envision tackling tomorrow, and the keys to leading high-functioning teams.

Source: Future State: Industry Leaders Discuss Today’s Priorities & Tomorrow’s Challenges on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.