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By implementing a fluid strategy, rather than a 5-year plan, organizations are able to pivot quickly and reallocate resources based on changing needs, said Bradd Busick, CIO at MultiCare Health System. "That's the magic in this process." Source: Q&A with MultiCare CIO Bradd Busick, Part 1: “It’s one thing to gather data; it’s another to do something with it.” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

CISOs know that all the technology in the world won't make for secure organizations unless they have fostered a culture to match it. But what does an organization with such a culture look like? How is the org chart and governance structured? How well is its info sec team funded? How are employees educated on cyber-hygiene, then tested on what they've learned; and what are the consequences when they don't make the grade? In this important webinar, we'll look at all aspects of what constitutes a sound security culture and discuss how you can move your organization from here to there. Source: Keys to Creating a Robust Enterprise-Wide Cybersecurity Culture on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

For clinical and IT leaders, the most important goal is to “act as a strategic partner” when approached with an opportunity, and identify the right technology that can be a force multiplier, said David Kaelber, MD, CMIO at MetroHealth. Source: Q&A with Dr. David Kaelber, Part 2: “Don’t Come to Us with a Solution.” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Some CISOs have described the ransomware attack that took Kronos offline as a "gut punch" that's forcing them to reevaluate the risk posed by the third-party vendors they rely on. That reevaluation includes doing a better job of vetting new vendors before they come on board and figuring out a way to review the dozens, or even hundreds, of vendors they already work with. It's a mountain of a task, but one that must be done if health systems are to avoid getting knocked out in the future. In this timely webinar, we'll hear from leaders who are making the revisiting of third-party risk a top priority. Source: Strategies for Mitigating Third Party Security Risk 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 that fail to build a successful digital health platform – one that engages patients between care episodes – risk becoming “very sophisticated price taker,” said Aaron Martin and Sara Vaezy of Providence Digital Innovation Group. Source: “There’s Been a Lot of Action”: Aaron Martin & Sara Vaezy Discuss Digital Trends on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Oftentimes the root of clinician satisfaction isn’t the technology itself, but rather, how it was deployed, said Terri Couts, CIO at The Guthrie Clinic. Resolving it requires “getting out and talking to individuals and understanding” their concerns. Source: Podcast Q&A with CIO Terri Couts, Part 2: “You need to be able to build relationships.” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

As a leader, the one thing you never want to say is, "I can't do that," said Jesse Fasolo, CISO at St. Joseph's Health. In a recent interview, he talked about the importance of a solid infrastructure, why frameworks are critical, and how he has been able to step "two steps ahead." Source: Q&A with St. Joseph’s Health CISO Jesse Fasolo: “The Transition to Being Fully Cloud-hosted Is Still Years Away.” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

“The EHR is like the nervous system of the healthcare system,” said David Kaelber, MD, CMIO at MetroHealth System, during a recent interview. “With everything that our board or CEO wants us to do better, there’s a role for my team in doing that.” Source: Q&A with Dr. David Kaelber, Part 1: “We’ve saved lives because we’re able to standardize care.” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

If you’re only using social determinant data to send referrals, you’re taking advantage of about one percent of the opportunity, said CIO Ray Lowe. In this interview, he talked about the work his team is doing to improve health at the individual level, and why he believes “we’re just scratching the surface” when it comes to SDoH. Source: Podcast Q&A with CIO Ray Lowe, Part 2: “We need to focus on how we impact the individual.” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Under the weight of the pandemic, health systems have been hit especially hard by the nationwide labor shortage. With less folks to do the work, it's become more important than ever to automate some of the more repetitive tasks that make for a welcoming digital front door. Those tasks include Covid-related ones, such as scheduling vaccines and testing, along with ever-present duties, such as IT ticketing. In this timely webinar, we'll hear from leaders who are leveraging technology to maintain the patient experience despite having fewer hands on deck. Source: Enhancing the Digital Front Door Despite Today’s Labor Shortage by Automating Repetitive Tasks on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.