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In a wide-ranging discussion on adoption, governance and the pace of innovation, Edwina Bhaskaran, Chief Clinical Systems and Informatics Officer, Mayo Clinic, outlined how large health systems can ensure new technology isn’t merely installed but actually used. Central to her approach is a “sticky” mindset—one that favors simple, timely, workflow-integrated tools that earn their keep […] Source: Mayo’s Bhaskaran Outlines Playbook for Making Tech “Stick” 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 rarely discussed in public forums, but it's of singular importance to a well-managed career – when and how do you make executive-level job changes. From aligning your next role with long-term career goals to navigating relocation and compensation negotiations, every move requires careful consideration. In this candid, practical session, seasoned leaders will share insights on how to evaluate when it’s time for change, how to think strategically about what’s next, and how to manage the transition process with clarity and confidence. With opportunities on the rise, now is the time to prepare. Source: Strategic Transitions: The Do’s and Don’ts of Executive Career Moves on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

At Providence, the conversation about digital health has shifted from turning systems on to making sure clinicians actually use them. That distinction is central to the collaboration between Maulin Shah, MD, CMIO, Providence, and Staci Wendt, PhD, Director, Providence Health Research Accelerator: one side designs and scales rollouts; the other studies whether those rollouts work […] Source: Providence’s Shah Focused on Uptake of Digital Tools; Wendt’s Study Indicates Progress on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Health system IT executives tasked with diffusing AI into their organizations are facing a serious challenge: how to ensure they get behind the right tools, those that will actually make a difference in clinicians’ lives by helping them become more productive at work and giving them more time at home. In a wide-ranging discussion, Dr. […] Source: Partner Perspective: Drawing on Global Experience, Heidi Health’s Kelly Offers Advice on Optimizing Clinician AI Adoption on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Tiffany Kuebler, Medical Director of Clinical Informatics, University of Maryland Medical Center – R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, says the arrival of generative tools is less a software upgrade and more a change in how health systems make decisions, prepare clinicians, and measure success. Kuebler runs clinical informatics and is a physician assistant, giving […] Source: AI Necessitates New Approach to Clinician Training, Advises U Maryland Medical Center’s Kuebler   on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Health systems should treat technology failures as a public-health threat with direct and measurable effects on patient care. To prepare, organizations need real-time monitoring, specialty-specific playbooks, and incident structures that bring IT and clinical leaders together, according to Jeff Tully, MD, Co-Director of the Center for Healthcare Cybersecurity and Associate Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology at […] Source: UC San Diego Health’s Tully Sees Upside in Monitoring the Industry’s Vital Signs on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

For CIOs and other IT leaders, the reality is stark: there will always be more demand than there are people or dollars to meet it. Beyond simple constraints, some requests are simply off the table—blocked by vendor roadmaps, contractual limitations, or regulatory requirements. So how can IT leaders maintain user satisfaction when only a portion of needs can be met? In this webinar, we’ll hear from executives who are effectively navigating this challenge by combining a deep understanding of available resources with a clear grasp of organizational priorities. Through consistent transparency, open communication, and disciplined governance, they’re managing expectations, aligning efforts, and building trust—even when saying “not now” is the only option. Source: Keys to Effective IT Capacity Management — Aligning Resources, Transparency & Communication to Meet Demand on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Raymond Lowe, SVP/CIO at AltaMed Health Services, is navigating a classic safety-net dilemma: rising demand, volatile policy signals, and a mandate to deliver more with less. Serving a largely Medicaid population across Los Angeles and Orange counties, the organization operates as a federally qualified health center (FQHC) with tightly managed margins and a technology budget […] Source: Lowe Leverages Disciplined Approach to Achieve Innovation on a Budget on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

As cyber threats become more sophisticated and health systems diversify their operations, new roles are emerging to close the gap between business needs and cybersecurity imperatives. One such position is the Business Information Security Officer (BISO), tasked with tailoring security strategies to the unique demands of each operational unit. At Michigan Medicine, Ashley Gelisse serves […] Source: Bridging Business and Cybersecurity: Inside the Role of a Business Information Security Officer on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Reducing burnout by easing technology burdens has become central to Providence’s IT strategy, so it’s not surprising that SVP of Clinical & Revenue Cycle Applications Adar Palis focused in on repeated complaints about slow logins, inconsistent workstations, and frequent timeouts. And that scrutiny prompted the launch of the EasyPass and Clinical Workstation Modernization programs. “We […] Source: Training, Governance, and Observation: How Providence Aligns IT With Care Delivery on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.