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As healthcare organizations become more technology dependent, many still struggle with implementing their IT systems successfully. In fact, many notoriously postpone initiating large-scale projects due to the vast scope despite knowing how critical upgrades are to an organization’s success. In our 2-part series of Your Guide to a Successful Healthcare IT Project, we discuss the…

[ Read More About Our Tribal Telehealth Case Study Here ]   Healthcare struggles for Native American groups have existed for decades. However, we are now seeing a greater push toward rectifying these issues collaboratively. While some tribal groups have excelled at organizing their healthcare networks and maximizing efficiency of care, others are still plagued…

WHAT IS A BUSINESS INITIATIVE CHARTER? The Business Initiative Charter Template is a simple, structured view for laying out the key elements of a business analysis or improvement initiative including scope, objectives, activities, deliverables, stakeholders, measures of success, and critical success factors. These elements and structures are easily customized to suit the needs of the…

All healthcare companies undergo change on a regular basis. This is the reality of an industry in constant growth and continuous adaptation to the needs of patients. The most important feature of change is that it should be good for the community, the patients, the employees, and the company’s bottom line. Change should bring growth…

There are many factors that lead a hospital or ambulatory practice to switch to a new EHR system. Therefore, establishing a successful vendor selection process is critical to ensure your team chooses an EHR that best aligns with the organization’s clinical needs and business strategy. Failure to select the proper EHR system can lead to…

Leadership is the single most important part of managing technology. When an Information Technology (IT) executive position goes unfilled, the entire organization suffers – from the financial health of the organization to the clinical staff, administrators, and even the IT professionals themselves. As a result, many hospitals and clinics are turning to interim Chief Information…

  Client’s Challenge Our client requested guidance and assistance to replace their existing electronic health records, financial management applications, and supply chain systems for their two hospitals and ambulatory practices. The first hospital is a licensed general acute care hospital that provides a full spectrum of general, surgical, and specialized care. They primarily focus on…

  So many factors come into play as an organization determines why it should transition to a new EHR system. Does your vendor understand your clinical needs or business model? The following list will help guide you in your decision of whether a change is needed now or not.   Why do you want to…

  It’s ok to not be ok; and help is available. As we focus on mental health awareness during the month of May, it is critical to remember that it is ok to not be ok. But more importantly, that help is available. Mental health has become a critical issue and has been compounded by…

  Does it seem that everything you do at work is a little more challenging than it used to be? If you have these thoughts, I don’t think that you are alone. There is so much happening in our world at an ever-increasing speed that affects us, sometimes without us really knowing the specific causes….

  Client’s Challenge Our Tribal Health client was seeking guidance and assistance with mobile health and telehealth service offerings. In preparation for their implementation of these services, they secured John Lynch & Associates as their consulting firm to help develop a comprehensive strategic and operational plan with an overarching policy for their program. In addition,…

  Client’s Challenge Our client needed an Interim Chief Information Officer (CIO) to provide leadership and strategic direction while they searched for a permanent CIO. The hospital is in a rural area where finding Information Technology (IT) talent is often challenging. Our customer’s goal was to evaluate the current strengths and weaknesses of the IT…