Under the leadership of Ed McCallister, SVP & CIO at UPMC, the health system has established itself as a leader in digital health transformation. With a network of 41 hospitals, operations in Pennsylvania and internationally, and a revenue base of approximately $26 billion, UPMC’s commitment to patient care and innovation has been central to its […]

Source: UPMC Receives Rare Distinction; McCallister Says the True North of Patient Care Has Guided the Journey 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 winds of change sweep through Washington, D.C., healthcare IT executives must prepare for a shifting regulatory landscape. With a new administration and congressional majority poised to reshape federal priorities, organizations like CHIME are focused on ensuring their members’ voices are heard. Mari Savickis, CHIME’s Vice President of Public Policy, recently provided insights into […]

Source: Healthcare IT Leaders Should Leverage the Incoming Administration’s Distaste for Regulation to Relieve Excessive Burdens, Says CHIME’s Mari Savickis on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Nurses manage complex cognitive, emotional, and physical demands that intensify as patient volumes rise. Rather than adding more tools to ‘boost efficiency,’ technology should ease cognitive burden, simplifying workflows and supporting nurses in providing safe, effective care. In this webinar, we’ll explore solutions designed with direct care nurses to improve well-being and patient outcomes.

Source: Strategies & Tools for Easing Nurses’ Cognitive Burden on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Healthcare CIOs must help their organizations strike the delicate balance between innovation and operational stability, said Theresa Meadows, SVP & CIO at Cook Children’s Health Care System, an integrated pediatric delivery system based in Fort Worth, Texas, during a recent interview with healthsystemCIO. Scroll down to watch or listen to the full interview; or subscribe […]

Source: Helping Guide Decisions Around When to Venture Outside the Core Tech Stack is Key CIO Responsibility, Says Theresa Meadows on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

AI is becoming a transformative force in healthcare, particularly in addressing clinician burnout. At Advocate Health, Dr. Jeffrey Cleveland, Ambulatory CMIO, is at the forefront of integrating AI and ambient listening tools to enhance clinician efficiency and well-being. In a longitudinal study conducted in collaboration with Microsoft, Advocate Health tested the impact of AI-based clinical […]

Source: Study Author Says, Despite Moderate Quantitative Gains, Ample Qualitative Anecdotes Warrant Going Full Steam Ahead on AI-Powered Ambient Listening Tools on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

To keep up with mounting consumerism, providers must deliver the interactive, digital conversations their patients are asking for. On top of that, departments, teams and vendors are constantly serving up new solutions with innovative tech to increase access, patient engagement, slot utilization and more. There's no lack of innovation in the digital health space, and that’s a good thing. Conversely, CIOs and other IT leaders are tasked with standardization, ongoing tech maintenance and a desire for consistency across their enterprise. These needs are coupled with tightening budgets, rigorous procurement processes, HIPAA and security requirements and more. Standardization and consistency are essential for healthcare providers' tech stacks, and they bring significant benefits. However, these two elements can often feel like conflicting forces, with IT leaders navigating their intersection. This webinar will discuss how executives are managing what sometimes feel like an ongoing tug-of-war.

Source: Balancing Standardization & Innovation in the Digital Patient Engagement Space on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Children’s Nebraska is innovating. That much was made clear when the organization recently won a Synergy Award from CHIME and KLAS, “for achieving the highest levels of excellence in EHR user experience and digital health innovation.” To learn more about the keys to Children’s success, healthsystemCIO Editor-in-Chief Anthony Guerra caught up with Ryan Cameron, VP […]

Source: Measurability a Key Element for All Innovation Projects, Says Children’s Nebraska’s Ryan Cameron on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

In the evolving healthcare landscape, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a cornerstone strategy for health systems seeking operational efficiencies and expanded care delivery. However, the convergence of multiple organizations introduces a unique set of cybersecurity challenges. Greg Sieg, CISO for the University of Michigan Regional Health Network, provides valuable insights into managing cybersecurity during […]

Source: M&A Cyber Success Depends on Communication, an Honest Evaluation of Each Side’s Strengths & Risks, and an Open Mind on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

In addition to working towards preventing breaches, cybersecurity leaders and their teams must devote significant resources to planning for an efficient recovery when one happens. That's because for every day, the organization's IT systems are down, operational resilience is impacted, and the financial drain worsens. So just what should cyber leaders be doing to prepare? What steps can be taken inside cybersecurity, within IT, and then in collaboration with operational units and emergency management to ensure all affected by an outage will be on the same page until the applications come back on? In this timely webinar, we'll speak to leaders who are building an understanding of operations and key relationships that will be required to weather a cyber-outage storm.

Source: Examining Cyber’s Role in the Development of Business Continuity Plans that Strengthen Operational Resilience on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Nobody likes change. Unfortunately for CIOs, that means they’re rarely the most popular people in the building. For Dr. Zafar Chaudry, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer at Seattle Children’s, decades of experience has taught him that keeping the patient in mind goes a long way to staying positive. But it still […]

Source: Focusing on Patient Care Can Help IT Leaders Weather the Job’s Sometimes Painful Challenges 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 healthcare industry embraces digital transformation, Emory Healthcare stands out for its strategic and innovative technology solutions. In this interview, Scott Smiser, CTO of Emory Healthcare, shares insights into Emory’s approach to digital transformation, the potential of AI and ambient listening to enhance clinician productivity, and the role of cloud migration in preparing for […]

Source: AI Technologies Like Ambient Listening Proving to be a ‘Game Changer” at Emory Healthcare on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.