CIO Podcast by Healthcare IT Today

John Lynn and Colin Hung

A front row seat to healthcare CIOs helping CIOs. Brought to you by Healthcare IT Today.

  1. 6d ago

    An Inside Look on CIOs with Jeff Sturman

    For the 117th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Jeff Sturman, Former CIO of Memorial Health System and Managing Partner & Practice Leader, Information Technology & Digital at WittKieffer, to talk about the ins and outs of being a CIO! We kick this episode off by discussing why we think so many CIOs only last 3-5 years and whether we think that is a good or a bad thing. Then we list out the things that health systems are really looking for in CIOs today, that they really weren’t before. Next, Sturman shares the key aspects he wishes CIOs understood more about job searches and their careers. We know that the role of CIO does a lot, but is it too much? We dig into that by seeing what parts of a CIO’s job can be replaced by AI. Next, we debate whether the IT leadership team has become too crowded with CISO, CMIO, CDAO, CNIO, CDIO, etc. We also discuss the keys to successfully leading and creating proper reporting structures in an organization. Next, we talk about what we think is the most valuable thing a CIO could be working on right now to improve their leadership efforts. Lastly, we conclude this episode with Sturman sharing the best piece of advice he’s received in his career. Here’s a look at the questions and topics we discuss in this episode: Why do so many CIOs only last 3-5 years? Is that a good or a bad thing? What are health systems really looking for in CIOs today that may be different from the past? What are some of the key things you wish more CIOs understood about job searches and their careers? Which parts of a CIO’s job can be replaced by AI? Is the IT leadership team too crowded (CISO, CMIO, CDAO, CNIO, CDIO, etc)? What’s the key to successfully leading and creating proper reporting structures in an organization? What’s the most valuable thing a CIO could be working on right now to improve their leadership efforts? What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given in your career? Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the CIO Podcast by Healthcare IT Today. We release a new CIO Podcast every ~2 weeks. You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms: NOTE: We’ll be updating the links below as the various podcasting platforms approve the new podcast.  Check back soon to be able to subscribe on your favorite podcast application. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Podcast Radio TuneIn Spotify iHeartRadio Amazon Music Thanks for listening to the CIO Podcast on Healthcare IT Today and if you enjoy the content we’re sharing, please rate the podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. Along with the popular podcasting platforms above, you can Subscribe to Healthcare IT Today on YouTube.  Plus, all of the audio and video versions will be made available to stream on HealthcareITToday.com. We’d love to hear what you think of the podcast and if there are other healthcare CIO you’d like to see us have on the program. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post with @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. We appreciate you listening! Listen to the Latest Episodes

    32 min

  2. Jun 15

    Adopting AI and Smart Tech with Jill Evans

    For the 116th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Jill Evans, MSN, RN, NI-BC, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer at MetroHealth, to talk about adopting AI and smart tech! We kick this episode off by discussing what went into the decision to deploy the Artisight Smart Hospital Platform at Metro Health – diving deep into the challenges Evans wanted to solve and the benefits she was looking to achieve. Next, Evans shares which features in the Artisight platform she’s excited to use. Then, we talk about how her staff has responded to this decision and the platform itself. The platform also has AI features, so we ask how important those features were in Evans’ decision-making process. We shift our attention more heavily to AI, getting Evans’ perspective on AI as a nurse and an informaticist, as well as her approach and evaluation of the many available AI solutions. In the past, Evans has talked about the importance of governance, so we dig into how she is approaching AI governance and if she’s doing a separate AI committee or using an existing one. We transition again to talking about the nursing field as a whole by discussing some of the tech realities nurses are facing that deserve more attention than they are currently receiving. Lastly, we conclude this episode with Evan offering advice to any nurse who is interested in informatics or is hoping to become a CNIO. Here’s a look at the questions and topics we discuss in this episode: What went into the decision to deploy the Artisight Smart Hospital Platform? What were the challenges you wanted to solve and the benefits you’re looking to achieve? What are some of the features you’re excited to use in the Artisight platform? What’s been your staff’s response to this decision and platform? How important were the AI features that are part of the platform to your decision-making process? As a nurse and informaticist, what’s your perspective on AI, and how are you approaching and evaluating all the AI solutions out there? You talked about the importance of governance. How are you approaching AI governance? Are you doing a separate AI committee or using an existing committee? What are some tech realities for nurses that not enough people are talking about, but we should talk about more? What advice would you give a nurse who may be interested in informatics and/or would like to be a CNIO like you? Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the CIO Podcast by Healthcare IT Today. We release a new CIO Podcast every ~2 weeks. You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms: NOTE: We’ll be updating the links below as the various podcasting platforms approve the new podcast.  Check back soon to be able to subscribe on your favorite podcast application. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Podcast Radio TuneIn Spotify iHeartRadio Amazon Music Thanks for listening to the CIO Podcast on Healthcare IT Today and if you enjoy the content we’re sharing, please rate the podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. Along with the popular podcasting platforms above, you can Subscribe to Healthcare IT Today on YouTube.  Plus, all of the audio and video versions will be made available to stream on HealthcareITToday.com. We’d love to hear what you think of the podcast and if there are other healthcare CIO you’d like to see us have on the program. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post with @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. We appreciate you listening! Listen to the Latest Episodes

    13 min

  3. Jun 1

    Healthcare Communication Solutions with John Gaede

    For the 115th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by John Gaede, CIO at San Juan Regional Medical Center, to talk about healthcare communication solutions! We kick this episode off by discussing the big challenges Gaede faces as a rural health CIO. Next, Gaede shares why he chose to go with the PerfectServe solution over the EHR functionality for his organization. Then, we dive deep into the scope of Gaede’s project with PerfectServe as he shares his main goals for it as a clinical project vs as an IT project. Gaede has mentioned that this is the most important project he’s undertaken and is the major focus of his transformation efforts, so we dive into why this is so important. Next, we talk about the other projects Gaede is working on/recently completed that he’s excited about. We then switch over to the technologies/solutions/vendors/etc. Gaede has not implemented, but is keeping an eye on. Lastly, we conclude this episode with Gaede sharing advice to anyone aspiring to be a CIO like him. Here’s a look at the questions and topics we discuss in this episode: What are some of the big challenges you face as a rural health CIO? Talk about why you recently chose to go with the PerfectServe solution at your organization rather than using the EHR functionality. Describe the scope of the project with PerfectServe and your main goals for it as a clinical project vs an IT project. You mentioned that this is the “most important project you’re undertaking” and is a major focus of your transformation efforts. Why is this so important? What other projects are you working on or recently completed that you’re excited about? What technology, solution, vendor, etc., have you not implemented, but you’re watching? What advice would you give someone who aspires to be a CIO like you? Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the CIO Podcast by Healthcare IT Today. We release a new CIO Podcast every ~2 weeks. You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms: NOTE: We’ll be updating the links below as the various podcasting platforms approve the new podcast.  Check back soon to be able to subscribe on your favorite podcast application. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Podcast Radio TuneIn Spotify iHeartRadio Amazon Music Thanks for listening to the CIO Podcast on Healthcare IT Today and if you enjoy the content we’re sharing, please rate the podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. Along with the popular podcasting platforms above, you can Subscribe to Healthcare IT Today on YouTube.  Plus, all of the audio and video versions will be made available to stream on HealthcareITToday.com. We’d love to hear what you think of the podcast and if there are other healthcare CIO you’d like to see us have on the program. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post with @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. We appreciate you listening! Listen to the Latest Episodes

    38 min

  4. May 18

    ACOs and Long-Term Care with Mike Camacho

    For the 114th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Mike Camacho, CEO at Sound Long Term Care, to talk about ACOs and long-term care! We kick this episode off by discussing why ACOs have been a challenge for long-term care. Then, Camacho shares what his experience and results have been from being a part of an ACO. Next, we talk about how Camacho is leveraging data, care coordination, and technology in his efforts. We also talk about where Camacho is getting his data – is it from the provider or outside sources? Next, Camacho shares how he approached engaging providers in this effort. Then, we debate how important ACOs and value-based care efforts are to the future of long-term care, as well as what we think the keys are to doing it successfully. We then conclude this episode with Camacho passing along the best piece of advice he’s received in his career. Here’s a look at the questions and topics we discuss in this episode: Why have ACOs been a challenge for long-term care? What’s been your experience and results from being part of an ACO? How are you leveraging data, care coordination, and technology in these efforts? Where are you getting the data? Is it from the provider or from other outside sources? How did you approach engaging providers in this effort? How important are ACOs and value-based care efforts to the future of long-term care? What will be the keys to doing it successfully? What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given in your career? Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the CIO Podcast by Healthcare IT Today. We release a new CIO Podcast every ~2 weeks. You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms: NOTE: We’ll be updating the links below as the various podcasting platforms approve the new podcast.  Check back soon to be able to subscribe on your favorite podcast application. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Podcast Radio TuneIn Spotify iHeartRadio Amazon Music Thanks for listening to the CIO Podcast on Healthcare IT Today and if you enjoy the content we’re sharing, please rate the podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. Along with the popular podcasting platforms above, you can Subscribe to Healthcare IT Today on YouTube.  Plus, all of the audio and video versions will be made available to stream on HealthcareITToday.com. We’d love to hear what you think of the podcast and if there are other healthcare CIO you’d like to see us have on the program. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post with @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. We appreciate you listening! Listen to the Latest Episodes

    20 min

  5. May 4

    Balancing Hospital Needs with Technology and Innovation with Nitin Agarwal

    For the 113th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Nitin Agarwal, Chief Information Officer at Wayne Memorial Hospital, to talk about balancing hospital operational needs with technology and innovation! We kick this episode off with one of the biggest technologies in healthcare right now – AI. Agarwal shares where and how he sees AI currently benefiting his organization. Then we discuss how to approach AI as it evolves so quickly. Next, we take a look at Agarwal’s approach with implementation to learn more about how he chooses what to implement. With hundreds of solutions out there, how does he decide among them, and why not go with just one nice AI platform?  We then transition over to innovation by discussing whether Agarwal views his EMR and ERP platforms as an approach to innovation or a challenge to innovation. Next, we get Agarwal’s perspective on healthcare interoperability. We dive deep to see where interoperability is helping his organization and what areas it should be in that it’s not. Next, we get into the big question of the episode – how do CIOs balance hospital operational needs with technology and innovation? Then we learn more about the challenges Agarwal is facing, that aren’t getting enough acknowledgment. We then conclude this episode with Agarwal passing along the best piece of advice he’s been given in his career. Here’s a look at the questions and topics we discuss in this episode: Where and how do you see AI benefiting your organization? How are you approaching it as it evolves so quickly? What’s your approach to choosing what to implement with hundreds of solutions out there, and not just one nice AI platform? Do you see your EMR and ERP platforms as your approach to innovation, or do you see them as a challenge to innovation? Why? What’s your perspective on healthcare interoperability? Where is it helping your organization, and where is it not happening that you’d like it to happen? How do you, as a CIO, balance the needs of hospital operations with technology and innovation? What’s a challenge you face that not enough people are acknowledging? What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given in your career? Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the CIO Podcast by Healthcare IT Today. We release a new CIO Podcast every ~2 weeks. You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms: NOTE: We’ll be updating the links below as the various podcasting platforms approve the new podcast.  Check back soon to be able to subscribe on your favorite podcast application. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Podcast Radio TuneIn Spotify iHeartRadio Amazon Music Thanks for listening to the CIO Podcast on Healthcare IT Today and if you enjoy the content we’re sharing, please rate the podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. Along with the popular podcasting platforms above, you can Subscribe to Healthcare IT Today on YouTube.  Plus, all of the audio and video versions will be made available to stream on HealthcareITToday.com. We’d love to hear what you think of the podcast and if there are other healthcare CIO you’d like to see us have on the program. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post with @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. We appreciate you listening! Listen to the Latest Episodes

    20 min

  6. Apr 20

    A CEO's View on Healthcare Technology with Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gul

    For the 112th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Fatih Mehmet Gul, MD, CEO at The View Hospital – Cedars-Sinai (in Doha, Qatar), to talk about a CEO’s view on healthcare technology! We kick this episode off with Dr. Fatih sharing his view of IT. Next, we talk about some of the IT effects Dr. Fatih has seen a major impact from. Then, we discuss the expectations he has of AI as a CEO – what he’s excited for, what he’s nervous of, and what he’s scared of. We then shift our attention over to Dr. Fatih’s book Connected Care. In his book, Dr. Fatih explores how human empathy and technology work together to transform healthcare, so we dive deeper into that topic to see how to best balance the two. Next, we debate on what we think the key to being a good healthcare leader is when it comes to digital transformation. Then, we share what we think the future of health systems is going to look like. Lastly, we conclude this episode with Dr. Fatih passing along the best piece of advice he’s received in his career. Here’s a look at the questions and topics we discuss in this episode: What’s your CEO view of IT? What are some of the IT efforts where you’ve seen a major impact as CEO? What’s your expectation as CEO when it comes to AI? Where are you excited, and where are you nervous or scared? You wrote a book called Connected Care that explores human empathy and technology working together to transform healthcare. How do you balance those? What’s the key to being a good healthcare leader when it comes to digital transformation? What’s the future health system look like? What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given in your career? Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the CIO Podcast by Healthcare IT Today. We release a new CIO Podcast every ~2 weeks. You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms: NOTE: We’ll be updating the links below as the various podcasting platforms approve the new podcast.  Check back soon to be able to subscribe on your favorite podcast application. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Podcast Radio TuneIn Spotify iHeartRadio Amazon Music Thanks for listening to the CIO Podcast on Healthcare IT Today and if you enjoy the content we’re sharing, please rate the podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. Along with the popular podcasting platforms above, you can Subscribe to Healthcare IT Today on YouTube.  Plus, all of the audio and video versions will be made available to stream on HealthcareITToday.com. We’d love to hear what you think of the podcast and if there are other healthcare CIO you’d like to see us have on the program. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post with @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. We appreciate you listening! Listen to the Latest Episodes

    21 min

  7. Mar 23

    Navigating the Changing World of Healthcare with Rusty Yeager

    For the 111th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Rusty Yeager, Senior VP and CIO at Encompass Health to talk about navigating the changing world of healthcare as a CIO! We kick this episode off by discussing what we think the greatest leadership challenge healthcare CIOs are facing right now. Then we debate how we think CIOs should be navigating the ever-evolving world of AI. Next, Yeager tells us more about the Palantir solution. We then get into the value that can come from the tight integration between ERP and EHR to find out whether Yeager has seen it. We then shift over to Yeager’s time as a CIO as he shares some of his keys to effectively leading a health IT organization in this current environment. Next, Yeager shares a major lesson he learned in his time as CIO. Then, we talk about a favorite story of a project, situation, or effort during Yeager’s career. We then discuss how to properly balance strategy and team development with all of the operational challenges healthcare organizations face.  Next, we take a look at a topic that Yeager thinks deserves more attention because it isn’t being talked about enough right now. Lastly, we conclude this episode with Yeager passing along advice to aspiring CIOs as Yeager prepares to retire soon. Here’s a look at the questions and topics we discuss in this episode: What’s the greatest leadership challenge that a healthcare CIO faces right now? How should a CIO be navigating the world of ever-evolving AI? Tell us more about the Palantir solution. Have you seen the value of the tight integration between ERP and EHR? What are some of your keys to leading a health IT organization effectively in this current environment? What was a major lesson you learned in your time as CIO? Share a favorite story of a project, situation, or effort during your career. How do you balance strategy and team development with all the operational challenges a healthcare organization faces? What’s a topic that isn’t being talked about enough right now that you think deserves more attention? What advice would you give an aspiring CIO? Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the CIO Podcast by Healthcare IT Today. We release a new CIO Podcast every ~2 weeks. You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms: NOTE: We’ll be updating the links below as the various podcasting platforms approve the new podcast.  Check back soon to be able to subscribe on your favorite podcast application. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Podcast Radio TuneIn Spotify iHeartRadio Amazon Music Thanks for listening to the CIO Podcast on Healthcare IT Today and if you enjoy the content we’re sharing, please rate the podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. Along with the popular podcasting platforms above, you can Subscribe to Healthcare IT Today on YouTube.  Plus, all of the audio and video versions will be made available to stream on HealthcareITToday.com. We’d love to hear what you think of the podcast and if there are other healthcare CIO you’d like to see us have on the program. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post with @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. We appreciate you listening! Listen to the Latest Episodes

    41 min

  8. Mar 9

    IT Efficiency with Todd Richardson

    The 110th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, is sponsored by HCTec, helping healthcare organizations optimize IT labor strategy and improve operational efficiency! This time, we are joined by Todd Richardson, Former CIO, to talk about IT! We kick this episode off by talking about how health systems are under real margin pressure right now and how that is changing the expectations of IT. Then, we debate why IT often feels like a financial burden instead of a lever for efficiency and discuss what CIOs need to do to reframe this. Next, we take a look at where health systems waste the most effort or money in IT efficiency. We then shift over to labor to talk about why it is typically the largest component of IT spend and one of the hardest to manage well. Next, Richardson shares where he sees the biggest mismatch between IT labor and the value it produces. Then, we discuss how we think CIOs should think about the right balance between full-time staff, contractors, and external partners. We shift again to IT alignment and discuss what role simplification plays in reducing both IT cost and labor intensity. Then, we walk about what it looks like when IT is truly aligned to enterprise strategy, instead of reacting to demand. We end this episode with Richardson passing along the best piece of advice he’s been given in his career. This episode of the CIO Podcast is brought to you by HCTec! HCTec partners with healthcare CIOs and leaders to transform IT from a cost center into a strategic lever—optimizing workforce models, simplifying operations, and improving financial performance. Learn more at hctec.com. Here’s a look at the questions and topics we discuss in this episode: Health systems are under real margin pressure right now – how is that changing what’s expected of IT? Why does IT so often feel like a financial burden instead of a lever for efficiency? How does a CIO need to reframe this? When you look at IT efficiency, where do health systems waste the most effort or money? Labor is typically the largest component of IT spend – why is it also one of the hardest to manage well? Where do you see the biggest mismatch between IT labor and the value it produces? How should CIOs think about the right balance between full-time staff, contractors, and external partners? What role does simplification play in reducing both IT cost and labor intensity? What does it look like when IT is truly aligned to enterprise strategy rather than reacting to demand? What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given in your career? Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the CIO Podcast by Healthcare IT Today. We release a new CIO Podcast every ~2 weeks. You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms: NOTE: We’ll be updating the links below as the various podcasting platforms approve the new podcast.  Check back soon to be able to subscribe on your favorite podcast application. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Podcast Radio TuneIn Spotify iHeartRadio Amazon Music Thanks for listening to the CIO Podcast on Healthcare IT Today and if you enjoy the content we’re sharing, please rate the podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. Along with the popular podcasting platforms above, you can Subscribe to Healthcare IT Today on YouTube.  Plus, all of the audio and video versions will be made available to stream on HealthcareITToday.com. We’d love to hear what you think of the podcast and if there are other healthcare CIO you’d like to see us have on the program. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post with @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. We appreciate you listening! HCTec is a proud sponsor of Healthcare Scene. Listen to the Latest Episodes

    42 min
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