Breaking Down Barriers: Fostering a True IT and Business Partnership

“Every project you might be involved in is still a business project at the end of the day,” says Nayan Patel, CIO at Upson Regional Medical Center. Nayan explains how simple tools like a top 10 list can foster transparency and trust, highlighting technology’s impact on and value to healthcare projects. During this conversation with host Phil Sobol, chief commercial officer at CereCore, Nayan shares examples from the decades he has spent leading organizations during times of growth and transition. How does a health IT professional earn a seat at the executive table? What makes or breaks IT governance? Stream this episode for leadership advice you can apply in your healthcare organization. 

Key topics  

• How to align with the business 
• Using governance to guide strategy and priorities  
• Why technical debt and application rationalization deserve attention 
• Mentoring others and professional development 

Resources 

Start tackling technical debt in your organization. Download this ebook: Technical Debt and the Patient.  

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• Nayan Patel, CIO at Upson Regional Medical Center 
• Phil Sobol, chief commercial officer at CereCore 
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