Q&A with CIO Tamara Havenhill-Jacobs, Part 2: “A leader needs to provide...
Oftentimes it isn’t a lack of skills that prevents individuals from reaching their potential, but a lack of confidence, says CIO Tamara Havenhill-Jacobs, who believes part of the leader’s role is to...
View ArticleJaime Parent on the Challenge Facing Veterans: “They’re Not Prepared”
When it comes to creating programs to help military members transition to civilian life - while also helping to fill health IT positions - the question isn't why, but how it can be done, says Jaime...
View ArticleThe Critical First Step
One of the most common mistakes in trying to improve time management? Trying to do too much, too soon, says CT Lin, CMIO at University of Colorado Health. A better plan is to start with a single step....
View ArticleQ&A with Will Smart, Chapter 2: “It’s so Important to Have the Right Team.”
As digital tools become more critical to operations, it’s becoming increasingly important to develop a more “coherent and structured” process that can give health IT leaders the knowledge and...
View ArticleThe Devil I Know
At some point in our careers, most of us have hit a low point - or even rock bottom. What distinguishes successful individuals is the ability to learn from the experience, says Kate Gamble. Source: The...
View ArticleQ&A with CIO Robin Lang, Part 2: “Your Care Staff Expects Technology to Be...
“We are masters in healthcare at workarounds,” says Robin Lang, CIO at CaroMont Health. Which makes it all the more critical for health IT leaders to have the pulse of their users and understand what’s...
View ArticleQ&A with Deputy National Coordinator Steven Posnack, Part 1: “It’s Incredibly...
Having to balance the needs of multiple stakeholder groups is already tough. What makes it even more challenging? When those groups have competing priorities, says Steven Posnack, Deputy National...
View ArticleQ&A with Kate Pierce, Part 3: “You Have to Know How to Find the Answers You...
For rural healthcare leaders, having to wear multiple hats is one of the biggest challenges. It’s also, however, one of the key benefits when it comes to professional development, says Kate Pierce....
View ArticleQ&A with William Walders, Part 2: “Creating discipline around IT business...
When stepping into an IT environment where things have been “bolted on,” a CIO’s first priority should be to “create a framework for service requests, and improve communication among departments,” says...
View ArticleQ&A with William Walders, Part 3: “You need to speak to the level of your...
Although motivating the staff and being able to translate IT speak are critical attributes in CIOs, perhaps the most important is “being transparent with the resources you’re given,” says William...
View ArticleQ&A with CIO Mathew Gaug, Part 2: “There’s a Lot to Do, but It’s Good Work.”
Sometimes the most effective way to help develop staff is to take them away from the day to day, says CIO Mathew Gaug, who talks about why he’s a firm believer in cross-training and rounding. Source:...
View ArticleLinkedIn, But Outdated: The Critical Mistakes Executives Are Making
For leaders looking to increase their profile and grow their own name recognition, LinkedIn can be a powerful tool – if it’s used properly and consistently updated, says Zachary Durst of WittKieffer....
View ArticlehsCIO Survey: Strategy and Culture Drive IT Executive Career Moves
Money talks, but it isn’t always the loudest voice, according to a healthsystemCIO survey, which found that healthcare IT executives tend to value organizational culture over salary when searching for...
View ArticleGnats, Kudos and True Career Growth
In order to grow professionally, people need leaders who are willing to provide individualized feedback on a regular basis, says Kate Huvane Gamble. And if you think that sounds like typical millennium...
View ArticleMaking the Most of Networking Opportunities
The biggest mistake job hunting IT executives can make – especially at an event like HIMSS – is staying inside their bubble of colleagues, says Zachary Durst of WittKieffer, who provides tips on how to...
View ArticleThree Cues for Giving Feedback Successfully
The key to providing feedback is to frame responses in a way that allows your recipient to hear something positive, followed by a “neutrally posed concern,” and a tentative suggestion, said CT Lin, MD,...
View Article“A Willingness to be Humble”: How Health IT Coaching Can Make an Impact
Enlisting a career coach can be extremely beneficial, as long as participants are willing to learn, and coaches are equipped to ask guiding questions, listen, and build a connection, according to Sarah...
View ArticleQ&A with CIO Sheree Mcfarland, Part 2: “We’re Just Scratching the Surface.”
Effective leadership isn’t about knowing all the bits and bytes; it’s knowing how the whole system works together, said CIO Sheree Mcfarland. “That’s what you offer the business. You’re a business...
View Article“Leadership 101”: CIOs Share Lessons Learned from Serving in the Military
For a number of healthcare IT leaders, serving in the Armed Forces instilled core values such as loyalty discipline, and a solid work ethic that have benefited them immensely in their current roles....
View ArticleQ&A with CIO Tom Kurtz, Part 3: “Our Strategic Objectives Are Very Clear and...
When it comes to building a successful IT team, engagement and satisfaction aren’t the same thing, says CIO Tom Kurtz. Engagement means “making sure everyone is rowing in the same direction.” Source:...
View ArticleClearing the Air: How Leaders Can Successfully Set Expectations
More often than not, the primary root cause of two people finding themselves at odds can be attributed to poor expectation setting, says Sarah Richardson, who offers advice on how to alleviate – or...
View ArticlePreserving Your Leadership Edge
As organizations face added pressures to do more with even less, the need arises for leaders who bring a spirit of entrepreneurship, a passion for ingenuity, and a heavy dose of enthusiasm, says Sarah...
View ArticleA Heart Held Humble Levels and Lights the Way
With the industry working at such an accelerated pace, perhaps it’s time to stop stigmatizing executive coaching and leverage it to our advantage, according to Dr. John Halamka and Paul Cerrato, who...
View ArticleTackling Gender Inequality in Technology
As tech leaders, we have a responsibility to attract the best talent to our teams – including women, says Michael Saad, CIO at University of Tennessee Medical Center. In this blog, he talks about the...
View ArticleQ&A with LCMC Health CIO Tanya Townsend, Part 2: “Let’s focus on how we make...
The best way to gain buy-in with an EHR migration? Communicate constantly and demonstrate, “through incremental results over time,” how it is helping to increase efficiency and lower costs while...
View ArticleQ&A with CIO Reid Stephan, Part 2: “There has to be an inexhaustible supply...
Running the day-to-day technology services is just one part of being a CIO, said Reid Stephan during a recent interview. “It’s being a trusted thought leader and a trusted executive partner to help...
View ArticleThe Health IT Leader’s Guide to Summer Reading
Reading has been shown to improve memory function, reduce stress, and prevent age-related cognitive decline. For those who are looking for the next great book, we've compiled a list of suggestions from...
View Article“It’s Like Finding an Advisory Board”: Chani Cordero on Occasional Mentoring
For those seeking to give or receive professional guidance but don't have the bandwidth to do it full-time, occasional mentoring can be the perfect solution, says CIO Chani Cordero, who provides advice...
View ArticleThe Investment All Leaders Need to Make
Joining a professional organization isn’t just about networking and continuing education. "It’s also a service to the profession," says CIO Chani Cordero, who talks about how to find the right fit...
View Article“Make Sure It Feels Like a Calling”: Leadership Lessons from CIO John Henderson
John Henderson, who holds the distinction of being the first African-American executive at CHOC Children’s, opens up about the advice that stopped him in his tracks, the importance of communicating the...
View ArticleQ&A with CHIME COO Keith Fraidenburg: “We Can Make Great Things Happen.”
The key to accelerating innovation – and solving the biggest problems in healthcare – is bringing “the whole health and care ecosystem together,” said Keith Fraidenburg, COO of CHIME, during a...
View ArticleQ&A with CIO Tanya Townsend: “We Need to Learn From Each Other and Lean on...
“To be successful, we need diverse opinions and diverse experiences represented,” said Tanya Townsend. In a recent interview, she talked about her goals as CHIME Board Chair, why having “shoulders to...
View Article“It’s Still a Challenge”: Reflections from Women Leaders in Healthcare
In recognition of Women’s History Month, we offer perspectives from some of the most influential women in the industry on the obstacles they’ve faced, the progress that has been made, and the advice...
View ArticleQ&A with TrueCare CIO Tracy Elmer, Part 2: “Innovation is all about problem...
For healthcare organizations, it’s always been about the patient; Covid-19 only amplified that, said Tracy Elmer. In this podcast, she talks about how TrueCare is “meeting patients where they are,” why...
View Article“This Is hard”: Lee Milligan on Encouraging Work-Life Balance
One way to encourage team members to disconnect while on vacation? By asking them to appoint a point person, said Lee Milligan, MD. Not only does it fill the void; it also allows for “professional...
View Article“Honesty, Integrity, and Ethics”: Advice from a Wise Business Leader
“The only right way to deal with people is forthrightly and honestly. If mistakes are made, admit them and correct them.” It may not be the most contemporary guidance, but many years later the words...
View ArticleQ&A with CHIME Board Chair Tanya Townsend: “Don’t Be Afraid to Speak Your Mind”
In a recent interview, CHIME Board Chair Tanya Townsend opened up about the biggest hurdles facing CIOs and other leaders, how CHIME seeks to “represent the entire ecosystem of health and care,” and...
View Article“More Important Now Than Ever”: Leaders on How CHIME Has Affected Their Careers
When we asked a handful of influential leaders - including Craig Richardville, Liz Johnson, and Kate Pierce - how CHIME has impacted their careers, the answers varied, but one central theme kept coming...
View ArticleRealizing Human Potential
If a qualified, highly recommended employee isn’t performing, who takes accountability? Lee Milligan, MD, believes the onus is on leaders to “bring out the finest in our teams,” he wrote in a recent...
View Article“CHIME Keeps Us Moving”: Leaders Share Their Favorite Memories
“It’s been wonderful.” From Boot Camp experiences that provided access to influencers, to earning recognition from peers, leaders share some of their most cherished memories from CHIME events over the...
View ArticleWhy You Should Write a Gratitude Letter
“Expressing gratitude benefits both the giver and the recipient, in terms of mood and overall health,” according to CT Lin, MD, CMIO at UCHealth. One way to do that is through a gratitude letter, which...
View Article“He Never Met a Stranger”: Industry Leaders Pay Tribute to Tim Stettheimer
In remembrance of Tim Stettheimer, who passed away Feb. 9 at age 56, those who knew him professionally and personally share their favorite memories of his teachings, his mentorship, his friendship, and...
View ArticleThe Dangers of Staying in Your Lane
By focusing solely on the tasks and responsibilities within your job description, healthcare IT leaders miss out on critical opportunities to collaborate with other departments, work on...
View Article“A Big Impact”: Women Leaders Discuss How Technology Is “Changing the Way We...
For women, “the road to success has been more challenging,” particularly when it comes to technology roles. But the rapidly evolving landscape may change that, according to panelists Kristin Myers,...
View ArticleCulture as the “Bedrock of Success”: More Lessons Learned from Netflix’s...
Without solid efforts by everyone from top to bottom, the Kansas City Chiefs wouldn’t have won the Super Bowl; the same principles apply to running an IT shop, said Bradd Busick in this piece. “No one...
View Article“Don’t Go It Alone”: The Benefits of Finding a Cybersecurity Mentor
From sharpening analytical and problem-solving skills to providing career guidance, there are several ways in which mentors can help cybersecurity professionals realize their full potential, according...
View ArticleCHIME23: The Discussions Leaders Want to Have
For the leaders who are attending the CHIME Fall Forum, it’s not just about shiny toys. Instead, Aaron Miri, Tanya Townsend, Terri Couts and Gretchen Britt look forward to finding “creative solutions...
View ArticleCharting Success: The CISO’s Guide to Cultivating High-Performing...
The cornerstone of any robust information security program is “the crew itself – the people,” said Jason Alexander, CISO at VCU Health. In this piece, he delves into how leaders can “attract, mold, and...
View ArticleQ&A with Englewood Health CIO Inderpal Kohli: “Only 20 Percent of It Is About...
With resources becoming increasingly scarce, it’s more important than ever to prioritize value, said Inderpal Kohli, CIO at Englewood Health. During a recent interview, he talked about what it means to...
View ArticlePivoting to AI: A Roadmap for “Future-Proofing” Your Career
As digital tools continue to revolutionize sectors, an AI-focused skillset “is increasingly becoming a core asset,” according to Joey Meneses, CTO at Akron Children’s Hospital. In this piece, he shares...
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