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Skip Rollins, CIO & CISO, Freeman Health System, Chapter 3

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The most important characteristic in a team member isn’t technology acumen, but ability to communicate effectively and adapt to change, says CIO Skip Rollins.

Jason Bray, CIO, McAlester Regional Health Center, Chapter 1

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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.

New Year, New Strategies for Hiring Healthcare Executives

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The unemployment rate may be low, but the demand for top health IT leaders is as high as ever, says Judy Kirby, who offers advice on how to attract the best and brightest in healthcare and cybersecurity.

How Strong Is Your Brand?

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One of the keys to attracting and retaining top health IT talent? To make sure your employer brand is solid, says Bryan Kirby, who provides tips on how to assess and improve it.

The One-Question Interview for Your Next CTO

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If your organization is looking to identify a great CTO candidate – and you should, if you hope to succeed – start by asking one question and making some key observations, says Bill Russell.

The Welcome Wagon: How to Successfully Onboard Executive Leaders

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Although an effective onboarding strategy extends past the first month, the early days are the most pivotal, says Bryan Kirby, who provides a checklist for ensuring a smooth transition.

The Basics of Employee Retention

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High turnover can affect more than just the bottom line, says Bryan Kirby, which makes it critical for leaders to take the steps needed to improve retention.

Patrick Yount, CIO, Lincoln Community Hospital and Care Center, Chapter 1

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When selecting an EHR, user experience is one of the most critical factors, but what’s just as important is finding a vendor partner that can help mitigate both current and future challenges, says CIO Patrick Yount.

Patrick Yount, CIO, Lincoln Community Hospital and Care Center, Chapter 3

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Rural health organizations face myriad challenges, from recruiting top IT talent to meeting the same regulations as large health organizations. But it also comes with benefits, says CIO Patrick Yount.

Rules of Engagement: How Leaders Can Prevent Team Burnout

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Feeling passionate about their job isn’t enough – team members need to feel engaged, says Judy Kirby, who offers advice on how to cultivate a healthy environment.

Mike Mistretta, CIO, Virginia Hospital Center, Chapter 2

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No matter which vendor an organization chooses, being able to reach out to existing customers is important. But when that vendor happens to be Epic, it’s more than important – it’s vital, says CIO Mike Mistretta.

When Control Is Damaging

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When it comes to leadership, the same experience that got you to the role won’t necessarily help you thrive it in, says Anthony Guerra, who talks about the perils of upside-down management.

Health IT Influencers: Encore Co-founder & Former CEO Dana Sellers, Chapter 2

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One of the key takeaways from years of implementing EHRs? Governance isn’t merely a reporting mechanism – it’s a way of guiding a project and getting the organization on board, says Dana Sellers.

What AI Can’t Replace

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Although advancements in technology have transformed the recruitment process by streamlining repetitive tasks, there are still areas in which artificial intelligence is no substitute for human knowledge, says Bryan Kirby.

Innovative Trends That Are Shaping Business

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By educating themselves on the trends that are impacting the way business is done, leaders can start creating strategies to help improve key factors like consumer and staff engagement, says Bryan Kirby.

Team Effort: How Three CIOs Are Working to Build Engagement

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With all of the tasks facing healthcare organizations, one thing that can’t get lost in the shuffle is managing – and developing – talent, according to three CIOs who presented on the topic at CHIME18.

How to Choose Between Candidates

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Having two strong candidates for one position isn’t a bad problem to have, but it can be a difficult one to solve, says Bryan Kirby, who provides five tips for making the right decision.

Building a Stronger Workforce for Cybersecurity

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To improve their capabilities for managing cybersecurity risk, organizations need to develop deeper bench strength, says Greg Garcia, and that means being creative and flexible.

The Risky Business of Healthcare

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From regulatory changes to cybersecurity, CIO David Chou outlines the most significant risks facing healthcare organizations in 2019, and provides guidance on how to successfully mitigate them.

Are You Giving Executive Candidates the Right Impression?

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What type of impression do executive candidates have after interviewing with your organization? It may surprise you, says Bryan Kirby, who talks about common mistakes made during the recruiting process.

The Many Faces of Managed Services

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Contrary to popular belief, managed services doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing proposition, says David Muntz. And in fact, there are several different combinations healthcare IT leaders can use to help meet strategic goals.

Purple Squirrels, Hondas & Sprints: What to Know When Hiring an Executive

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Every organization wants to hire the best candidate, but in reality, it’s not always feasible – it may not even be necessary, says Judy Kirby, who shares some of the lessons she’s learned from 30 years of executive recruiting.

Health IT Influencers: Former HIMSS EVP Carla Smith, Chapter 2

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It’s time to start viewing the gender pay gap as what it really is – an economical issue, says Carla Smith. In this interview, she talks about her vision for the future, and what it will take to make it a reality.

An Exercise to Avoid Futility

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It's extremely easy to get stuck in a rut, whether it's a fitness routine or your leadership style, says Kate Gamble, who believes breaking your routine isn't just helpful, but necessary.

Q&A with CIO Robin Lang, Part 3: “We have a remarkable opportunity to make a difference.”

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No matter what the reporting structure looks like, CIOs must be in tuned with other C-suite leaders to ensure the IT strategy is in line with the organization’s strategy, says Robin Lang. Otherwise, "it's really hard to be successful," she says in this interview.

Q&A with Kristin Myers, Part 3: “Make your career a project.”

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The key to having difficult conversations with members of your team? Conduct them in a way that’s “more about coaching, mentoring, and showing that you’re invested in this person’s success,” says Kristin Myers, VP of IT at Mount Sinai Health.

Q&A with Kate Pierce, Part 2: “It’s No Longer an Option to Address Security Needs.”

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Rural health facilities don't have the same resources that large IDNs do to invest in cybersecurity, but it’s no longer an excuse, says Kate Pierce. In this interview, she talks about the creative ways in which her team is working to safeguard data.

Addressing the Health IT Talent Shortage

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As skillsets such as security and cloud expertise become more valuable across all industries – and top talent becomes more difficult to attract and retain – the need increases for healthcare organizations to "get out of the bubble," says CIO Michael Saad.

A Lasting Impression

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When organizations go the extra mile to ease the transition for new hires, it sets the tone for a successful relationship, says Kate Gamble, who shares anecdotes from those who have had positive - and negative - onboarding experiences.

It’s Time to Give Telecommuting a Chance

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If there's a silver lining to be found during the coronavirus outbreak, perhaps it's the fact that more organizations are exploring telecommuting options, says Kate Gamble, who discusses the benefits of remote work.

“All About Team”: CIO Michael Restuccia on How Insourcing IS Helped Transform Penn Medicine

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For Penn Medicine, becoming a leading organization required more than simply bringing Information Services in-house; it meant adopting the right philosophies and investing in the right individuals, says CIO Michael Restuccia.

Source: “All About Team”: CIO Michael Restuccia on How Insourcing IS Helped Transform Penn Medicine on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Q&A with CIO Darrell Bondar, Part 2: “I’m not looking for a vendor; I’m looking for a partner.”

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For rural health organizations, cost optimization "is always top of mind," says CIO Darrell Bodnar. In this podcast, he talks about how becoming a three-hospital system has dramatically improved contract negotiations, and the “passion” that helps him stay rooted in the community.

Source: Q&A with CIO Darrell Bondar, Part 2: “I’m not looking for a vendor; I’m looking for a partner.” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

“Let’s Figure Out a Plan”: Donna Roach on How Leaders Can Promote Diversity

The Healthcare CIO’s Playbook for 2022, Part I: Losing Sleep

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As CIOs strive to rethink business and service models to keep pace with increasing competition, two challenges weigh heavily on their minds: recruiting and retaining top talent, and safeguarding data, according to CIO interviews conducted by WittKieffer.

Source: The Healthcare CIO’s Playbook for 2022, Part I: Losing Sleep on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Burnout, Cybersecurity & Remote Monitoring: CIOs Share Key Priorities for 2022

“It’s a Big Shift”: The Technology, Process and People Aspects of Enabling a Hybrid Workforce

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As health systems move toward a future of remote and hybrid work models, it’s not just the technology piece that must be in place, according to our panelists in a recent discussion. “People need to feel that they’re connected.”

Source: “It’s a Big Shift”: The Technology, Process and People Aspects of Enabling a 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.


ViVE 2022: 3 Key Takeaways for Healthcare CIOs

Finding the Sweet Spot: How Leaders Are Grappling with the Hurdles of Remote Work

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With many organizations still operating in remote or hybrid environments, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to facilitate collaboration and ensure teams stay connected to the overall mission, said our panelists. “We want to develop that rapport that you can’t get remotely.”

Source: Finding the Sweet Spot: How Leaders Are Grappling with the Hurdles of Remote Work on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Q&A with CIO Dustin Hufford, Part 2: How Engagement, Flexibility & Transparency Can Help Retain Talent

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Sometimes timing is everything, said Dustin Hufford, who talks about the challenges of stepping into the CIO role right before the pandemic. He also discusses the benefits of having been with a community hospital, and how Cooper is working to retain IT talent.

Source: Q&A with CIO Dustin Hufford, Part 2: How Engagement, Flexibility & Transparency Can Help Retain Talent on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

“Make It Meaningful”: CIOs Discuss Keys to Leading Hybrid IT Teams

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More than two years into the pandemic, retaining top IT talent is still a challenge, according to our panelists. “Keeping them engaged is my main concern,” said John Kravitz, who discusses the topic with Ed McCallister and Lisa Dykstra.

Source: “Make It Meaningful”: CIOs Discuss Keys to Leading Hybrid IT Teams on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Retention, Vacations & Work-life Balance: 3 Questions with Aaron Miri

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Given the spike in remote and hybrid work models – which doesn’t appear to be waning any time soon – have CIOs altered their management strategies? What steps can leaders take to ensure a healthy work-life balance for their teams? Aaron Miri provides some thoughts.

Source: Retention, Vacations & Work-life Balance: 3 Questions with Aaron Miri on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Q&A with Hospital Sisters CIO Ray Gensinger, MD, Part 2: “If you’re talking, you’re not learning.”

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“Regardless of what you're hired to do, your number one job is to make peoples’ lives better,” said Ray Gensinger, CIO at Hospital Sisters Health System. In this interview, he also talks about staff retention challenges, making the switch from CMIO to CIO, and the “fantasy” leaders need to give up.

Source: Q&A with Hospital Sisters CIO Ray Gensinger, MD, Part 2: “If you’re talking, you’re not learning.” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Q&A with CIO Rich Rogers, Part 2: “Find what motivates individuals and get them involved.”

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For CIOs, one of the most important skillsets is being able to articulate the organization’s vision and find people “who can deliver results,” said Rich Rogers. In this podcast, he also talked about what it takes to standardize care processes and transform vendor relationships.

Source: Q&A with CIO Rich Rogers, Part 2: “Find what motivates individuals and get them involved.” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.


Q&A with Yale New Haven Health’s Lisa Stump, Part 2: “We Need to Think Very Differently.”

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“Innovation is not just about spinning up a company; it’s about making care better,” said Lisa Stump, Chief Information and Digital Transformation Officer at Yale New Haven Health. In this interview, she talks about dealing with turnover, finding opportunities to cut costs, and how her team survived Covid.

Source: Q&A with Yale New Haven Health’s Lisa Stump, Part 2: “We Need to Think Very Differently.” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Q&A with Samaritan Health CIO Sonney Sapra, Part 2: “We Have to Be Able to Adjust.”

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In this interview, Sonney Sapra talks about the pendulum swing that’s coming – and how leaders must adjust; the ‘IS norms’ his team is implementing to keep staff engaged; and what he believes is the most important criteria when making a career move.

Source: Q&A with Samaritan Health CIO Sonney Sapra, Part 2: “We Have to Be Able to Adjust.” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

“It’s Not Going to Be Easy”: Past, Present and Future CIOs Tackle Workforce Challenges

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For healthcare IT leaders, recruiting and retaining a strong workforce has proven extremely challenging. But for some, it's also an "opportunity for innovation and thinking differently," said Theresa Meadows, speaking on a CHIME panel with John Glaser and Andrea Daugherty.

Source: “It’s Not Going to Be Easy”: Past, Present and Future CIOs Tackle Workforce Challenges on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Q&A with Greg Garneau, CISO, Marshfield Clinic Health System: Your Team is Your Greatest Asset

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Rather than thinking outside of the box, Greg Garneau, CISO at Marshfield Clinic Health System, believes it’s simply time to “start thinking in ways you’ve never thought before.” In this podcast, he talks about the “talent war” facing healthcare organizations – especially those in rural areas, and the decentralized leadership approach.

Source: Q&A with Greg Garneau, CISO, Marshfield Clinic Health System: Your Team is Your Greatest Asset on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Q&A with Andrea Daugherty of Dell Medical School: “Cybersecurity Is at the Forefront of Everything We Do.”

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“Everything we do has a digital component to it; therefore, everything we do has a cybersecurity component,” said Andrea Daugherty. In this podcast interview, she talks about the innovative work her team is doing, the challenges of recruiting top IT, and how she hopes to elevate cybersecurity as a career.

Source: Q&A with Andrea Daugherty of Dell Medical School: “Cybersecurity Is at the Forefront of Everything We Do.” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

“Outside Eyes Are Better”: How Leaders Are Leveraging Managed Services to Improve Security

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With the threat landscape rapidly evolving, leaders have to be “really innovative and creative” about how to protect data, said our panelists during a recent webinar. Increasingly, that means looking at outside resources to fill technology and talent needs.

Source: “Outside Eyes Are Better”: How Leaders Are Leveraging Managed Services to Improve Security on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

“Start with Culture”: How IT Leaders Are Working to Build and Retain a Solid Workforce

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The rise of remote work has made it increasingly difficult for healthcare organizations to build (and keep) strong IT teams. But by following a few best practices, including updating the technology stack and developing rounding programs, leaders can begin to foster a healthy environment – and increase their staying power, according to a panel of experts at ViVE.

Source: “Start with Culture”: How IT Leaders Are Working to Build and Retain a Solid Workforce on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.






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