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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…

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 change? Do…

  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…

Client’s Challenge Provide a comprehensive Information Technology (IT) Assessment for a large behavioral health organization with over 40 facilities across Arizona. Include in the assessment an examination of the following:  Current IT Staffing Model & Recommendations  IT Support and Daily Operations Review  Overview of Hardware and Software  IT Purchasing Process, Controls & Accountability    Our…

In our modern, click-of-a-button world, the healthcare industry relies on technology to process data, maintain accurate records, and facilitate communication across the entire treatment team. That is why healthcare facilities must have a capable Chief Information Officer (CIO) or IT Director at the helm. Healthcare CIOs must be able to navigate the fast-paced, challenging world…