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In an era where healthcare systems are prime targets for cyberattacks, experts are broadening their focus to encompass not just IT systems, but also operational technology (OT) security. Christopher Lau, Director of Cyber Security, Proactive Security, and IoT Risk at Advocate Health, shared his expertise in a recent interview, emphasizing the unique and critical challenges […] Source: OT/ICS Likely Next Critical Cyber Battleground; And Different Skills Are Required on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

In this interview, Anthony Guerra, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of healthsystemCIO, sits down with Jeremy Meller, CIO of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA)​. ​ Jeremy provides insight into his organization’s recent achievement – the construction of the Arthur M. Blank Pediatric Hospital, a state-of-the-art facility that spans two million square feet. He highlights the unique design […] Source: Planning the IT Elements of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Recently-Opened Hospital Was An Exercise in Placing Bets on the Future While Building in Flexibility, Says CIO Jeremy Meller on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

In this interview, Dr. Matthew Sullivan, CMIO of Advocate Health Southeast Region, delves into the topic of clinical decision support (CDS), exploring its evolution from basic alerts in EMRs to the potential of AI-enhanced tools. Dr. Sullivan emphasizes the importance of CDS in improving patient care and highlights the challenges of integrating AI in clinical […] Source: Clinical Decision Support Now Supercharged with AI; But Tried-and-True Processes Still Key to Incremental Improvement, says Advocate Health Southeast Region CMIO Dr. Matthew Sullivan on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

In this interview, Editor-in-Chief Anthony Guerra speaks with Emory Healthcare’s Chief Technology Officer Scott Smiser; and VP of Applications and Digital Experience Laura Fultz, about their transformative digital health initiatives. They share how Emory is integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance both clinical and operational efficiency, most notably by pioneering Epic Hyperspace on Apple MacBook devices. […] Source: MacBook Air Rollout Flying High at Emory Healthcare, Say CTO Scott Smiser and VP of Applications & Digital Experience Laura Fultz on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

The medical imaging industry, particularly radiology departments and practices, are facing numerous challenges, including expanding ecosystems, increasing imaging exam volumes, complex cases, and staff shortages, all while striving to maximize staff efficiency and create a sustainable work-life balance. These issues are exacerbated by tight budgets, reimbursement pressures, inflation, and rising costs. Current solutions often silo images within specific departments or systems, creating inefficiencies and placing an unnecessary burden on IT teams. The question then arises: How can hospitals and their IT teams optimize imaging efficiency while preventing burnout and ensuring a work-life balance? As the healthcare sector advances towards more integrated and interoperable solutions, this webinar will explore how enterprise imaging strategies can support more convergence with seamless access, increased collaboration, and greater clinical confidence while simplifying IT solutions and infrastructure. Source: Redefining Imaging Strategy: Unifying Radiology and IT Teams to Boost Image Performance on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

In this healthsystemCIO interview, Anthony Guerra, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, sits down with Dr. Zafar Chaudry, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer at Seattle Children’s. In this discussion, Dr. Chaudry covers the topic of his CHIME Fall Forum presentation – “Stay Calm and Operate On: Cybersecurity Meets Patient Care Continuity.” Dr. Chaudry sheds […] Source: Clinical Continuity Planning Getting More Attention, But Work Remains, Says Seattle Children’s SVP, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Dr. Zafar Chaudry on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

In this interview, Dr. Ram Chadalavada, Vice Chair of Radiology Informatics at the University of Cincinnati & UC Health, discusses the evolving field of enterprise imaging. He explains his role in managing imaging data across various medical specialties, emphasizing the importance of consolidating imaging data from different departments, such as radiology, cardiology, and pathology. Dr. […] Source: Enterprise Imaging Progress Takes IT, Radiology & Ology-Specific Informaticists All Working Together, Says Ram Chadalavada, MD, Vice Chair of Radiology Informatics, University of Cincinnati & UC Health on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

In this healthsystemsCIO interview, Anthony Guerra engages with Chris Paravate, CIO of Northeast Georgia Health System, Dr. Ron Lewis, Medical Director for Perioperative Services, and Dr. Chad Copper, a robotic surgeon, to explore the collaborative relationship between IT and clinical teams in the context of robotic surgery. Emphasizing the importance of integrating IT from the […] Source: Robotic Surgery Program Thriving at NGHS Due to Close Partnership Between Clinicians & IT, Says CIO Chris Paravate; Medical Director for Perioperative Services Dr. Ron Lewis; & Robotic Surgeon Dr. Chad Copper on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

A key principle of most successful businesses is this—make it easy for consumers to buy. Unfortunately, health systems with disparate applications, diverse service lines, multiple portals of entry, and fast-paced environments, often fall short of this standard. Their culture and processes have not yet matured enough to support the level of data stewardship needed to ensure robust provider master data management. The result? Patients who might otherwise have quickly found the right care for their needs are forced to spend more of their time (and often use the time of health system employees) to find a meaningful match. In this webinar, we'll speak to leaders who are focused on getting—and keeping—their provider data in order so patients don't spend more time looking for care than receiving it. Source: Tackling Provider Data Challenges to Facilitate Patient Engagement & Improve the Bottom Line on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

In this interview with healthsystemCIO, Baptist Health’s CMIO Dr. Deborah Abram, VP & Chief Nursing Officer Tammy Daniel and Director of Clinical Transformation Bonnie Williams discuss their efforts to enhance nursing workflows using AI technology. Baptist Health, a six-hospital system in Jacksonville, Fla., identified nursing burnout and documentation burdens as key challenges. To address this, […] Source: Ambient Nursing Documentation Pilot Seeks to Increase Time at Bedside, Alleviate Burnout, Say Baptist Health’s CMIO Dr. Deborah Abram, VP/CNO Tammy Daniel & Director of Clinical Transformation Bonnie Williams on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

This interview with Dr. Christopher Longhurst and Dr. Ryan Broderick, both of UC San Diego Health, explores their pioneering work using Apple Vision Pro for clinical trials in spatial computing within the OR. The doctors highlight the innovative efforts at UC San Diego to solve healthcare challenges through cutting-edge technologies and explain how this technology […] Source: First US Trials Show Apple Vision Pro a “Revolutionary Tool” in the OR, Say UC San Diego Health Chief Clinical & Innovation Officer Dr. Christopher Longhurst & Associate Professor of Surgery Dr. Ryan Broderick on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

In this interview, Eric Jimenez, CIO of Artesia General Hospital, a 25-bed hospital with 16 clinics in southeastern New Mexico, discusses the hospital’s initiatives and challenges as a rural healthcare provider. Jimenez talks about going from many EMRs to standardizing on TruBridge; a recently completed on-premise data center; and how they are integrating AI to […] Source: Getting a Deep Understanding of User Workflows Key to Driving Change, Says Eric Jimenez, CIO, Artesia General Hospital on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Data quality is a huge issue in healthcare – and the impacts of it will continue to grow as that data is increasingly relied upon with advances in automation & AI. It's so big, yet it is often not addressed in a planned way. Sometimes -- such as when an organization is migrating from one EHR to another, or extending its EHR to a newly acquired entity -- an opportunity presents itself that cannot be ignored. And it certainly should not be missed, as poor data quality (often revealed by having a large % of duplicate records, an incomplete medical record, or inaccurate data within the record) impacts everything from patient safety to compliance to reimbursement. And lest anyone think such components of the migration will be squared away by the EHR vendor, think again. In this webinar, we'll speak to leaders who have worked through data migrations, and in the process improved the information upon which the entire organization depends. Source: Strategies for Addressing the Data Quality Component of Your EHR Migration on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

In this interview, Beverly Rosipko, Director of Radiology Informatics at University Hospitals of Cleveland, provides insight into her role overseeing radiology informatics and enterprise imaging. She explains the scale of imaging operations across 13 regional medical centers, 40+ ambulatory locations, and her team’s responsibility for managing over 1.5 million radiology exams and 2 million enterprise […] Source: Standardizing on One Enterprise Imaging System Yields Tremendous Benefits, Says Beverly Rosipko, Director of Radiology Informatics, University Hospitals of Cleveland on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

In this interview with healthsystemsCIO, Tommy Rowley, Senior Director of Customer Insights at KLAS, discusses the findings of the report “EHR Interoperability 2024: Clinician Needs Still Not Being Met.” Despite advancements, many clinicians still feel they are not receiving the necessary data to provide optimal patient care. Rowley highlights the need to improve usability, particularly […] Source: Clinicians Looking for External Data on Patients Frustrated With Lack of EHR Interoperability, Finds KLAS 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 continue to grow in size and complexity, the need for an enterprise approach to imaging becomes more acute. But while the general direction may be clear, the ultimate destination (and thus the path to get there) will look differently for everyone. That's because no one is starting from a blank slate (not to mention a blank check) or holds the same priorities; thus the use and arrangement of modalities, PACS, workflow managers, universal/enterprise viewers and VNAs will vary. In this timely webinar, we'll speak to leaders who can offer principles, frameworks and advice around moving in an enterprise imaging direction so your journey can be a bit smoother. Source: Analyzing the Key Options for Your Enterprise Imaging Journey on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

In this insightful interview, Anthony Guerra, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of healthsystemsCIO, sits down with Tyson Blauer, Research Director at KLAS, to discuss KLAS’ latest report on Data Archiving 2024: Examining the Complexity and Content of Archive Deployment. Blauer shares his expertise on the evolving landscape of data archiving, particularly in healthcare organizations transitioning from EHR […] Source: Ability to Hit Timelines Key Factor in Satisfaction With Data Archiving Vendors, Finds KLAS on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

In a recent interview with healthsystemsCIO, Dr. Barry Stein, Chief Clinical Innovation Officer and Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Hartford HealthCare, shared insights into the organization’s enterprise imaging strategy. Dr. Stein and Anthony discuss: How Hartford is streamlining access to patient images across their vast network, and how Epic fits into the process The importance […] Source: An Enterprise Imaging Journey Starts With Defining Your True North, Then Throwing in a Helping of Flexibility, says Hartford HealthCare Chief Clinical Innovation Officer & Chief Medical Informatics Officer Dr. Barry Stein on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

In this interview, Anthony Guerra, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of healthsystemsCIO, sits down with Don Seamons, Research Director for Patient Accounting & RTLS at KLAS, and Dallin Seely, Insights Manager at KLAS, to delve into the dynamic world of Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) in healthcare. With technology constantly evolving, Anthony explores how RTLS, a critical tool […] Source: New RTLS Use Case of Staff Duress Joins Old Standard of Asset Tracking, Say KLAS Researchers on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

In this interview with healthsystemCIO, Dr. Rob Bart, CMIO at UPMC, discusses the challenges and opportunities of moving towards an enterprise imaging environment. UPMC’s strategy involves consolidating various PACS, and then moving those images to a Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA) to ensure they’re readily available for patient care. While the technology exists, the real challenge […] Source: Enterprise Imaging Helps Decrease the Cognitive Burden, Says Rob Bart, MD, CMIO, UPMC on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.