Best Shawn Cunningham Podcasts (2024)

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Zane Williams (The Wilder Blue) 1:30:06

7d ago1:30:06

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By Katherine Odom

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Q&A with Intermountain Health VP/CISO Erik Decker & Director of Endpoint Data & Application Security Shawn Anderson: “Active Directory Revamp Can Help Slow Intruders Drive to Domian Dominance” 58:54

12d ago58:54

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It makes perfect sense – study what your adversaries are doing and plan your defenses accordingly. If they’re coming in the windows every time, perhaps you don’t need to keep adding locks to the door. And studies have been done in healthcare showing there is a typical attack profile that often entails moving from a […] Source: Q&A with Intermountai…

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Leveraging Integration & Automation to Drive Towards Systemness 57:16

16d ago57:16

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To deliver the kinds of experiences patients expect, a healthcare system must act as just that—a unified system. This ideal system breaks down when patients are asked to re-enter their information with each care encounter or staff lose time dealing with cumbersome and repetitive processes that keep them from practicing at the top of their licenses.…

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Q&A: UH Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer David Sylvan on Removing Barriers to Access 25:07

16d ago25:07

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In today’s complex healthcare environment, providing a platform for users to present ideas is essential. However, “if it’s open-ended and unbounded, we’re going to be building a whole bunch of very pretty bridges to nowhere,” said David Sylvan, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at University Hospitals. Instead, “we have to be prescriptive about w…

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Identifying & Mitigating Key Drivers of Insider Risk 53:35

18d ago53:35

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Like any risk measure, the level of insider risk in a health system is never static, despite the fleeting comfort a snapshot might provide. Thus, it's helpful for security and privacy professionals to contemplate the reasons spikes occur so mitigation measures can be implemented at the right time and place. For example, if we consider that issuing …

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Cynthia and Eric Texas Country Music Cruise 34:54

19d ago34:54

34:54

By Katherine Odom

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Q&A with United Musculoskeletal Partners CISO Krista Arndt: “Investing in Operational Partnerships is Key To Cyber Success” 31:10

19d ago31:10

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The pressures that go along with leading cyber in a healthcare institution are daunting; some of which include the need to be perfect all the time, the fact that the industry is under almost constant attack, and the presence of financial margins that don’t leave IT with money to burn. Of course, combine all that […] Source: Q&A with United Musculos…

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Rae's Corner w/ Ali Williams/Ellie Rose 1:32:38

22d ago1:32:38

1:32:38

Rae Shawn and Ali Williams (who also writes as Ellie Rose) sit down for chat about queerness and feminism, in and beyond romance. Ali focuses on what is important to her in romance from content warnings to processing trauma and how everything can lead to a happily ever after, or happy for now. The pair talk about what’s missing and where there need…

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Rethinking Business Responsibility in Ransomware-focused Catastrophic Downtime Planning 1:00:03

25d ago1:00:03

1:00:03

The recent rash of ransomware-induced outages has truly created a "not if, but when" dynamic for health systems. And with that feeling must come a commitment on the part of all leaders to ensure their organizations can continue safely treating patients and maintaining critical business operations during such an ordeal. To do that, downtime plans ne…

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Q&A with Duke University Health System Vice Chairman of Radiology, IT, & Clinical Informatics Christopher Roth, MD: “Enterprise Imaging Has Part to Play in Addressing Shrinking Margins” 26:32

25d ago26:32

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In a perfect world, the only thing imaging professionals would have to consider is how to improve clinician workflow and thus, satisfaction, along with patient safety. Of course, the world is far from perfect, as demonstrated by healthcare’s shrinking margins. So those professionals must do their part to keep the enterprise as robust as possible. […

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Exploring the Science & Art of Application Rationalization … In that Order 58:05

30d ago58:05

58:05

Application rationalization is one of those thorny projects -- absolutely necessary and extremely challenging. It's absolutely necessary because millions of dollars are potentially being wasted on applications that are little used, if at all, while their mere existence increases the cyber attack surface. And it's extremely challenging because, even…

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Q&A with Dr. Eve Cunningham of Providence: “Let’s Talk about the Problems We’re Trying to Solve.” 25:13

1M ago25:13

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The only way to solve the many problems plaguing physicians is by involving those who “understand the work, understand the problems, and live them every day, and partnering them with technology experts.” In this interview, Eve Cunningham, MD, Chief of Virtual Care and Digital Health at Providence, talks about her team’s objectives, the clinical sup…

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Q&A with SJRMC CIO John Gaede: “Community Hospital Cash Crunch Can’t be Solved Without EHR Competition & Excellent IT”

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The community hospital market is struggling with razor-thin margins, according to John Gaede, CIO, at San Juan Regional Medical Center; the result of increasing payroll and technology costs, along with the sunsetting of pandemic-related government programs. CIOs, he says, are in the critical position of making sure every dollar of those technology …

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Understanding & Mitigating Security Risk Around AI Projects 1:00:48

1M ago1:00:48

1:00:48

AI has the potential to address dozens of efficiency challenges that health systems must solve in order to flourish in today's world of staffing shortages and increased burnout. As such, there is no lack of requests by users to interject it into this or that workflow. In many instances, however, the problem with moving forward is a red light put up…

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Rae's Corner w/ Chencia C. Higgins 1:14:37

1M ago1:14:37

1:14:37

Rae Shawn and Chencia C. Higgins sit down for a frank conversation about what Chencia wants and likes to see in books, and how Black women should be treated. Periodt. The pair also discuss some of the issues surrounding how Black women are sometimes portrayed and how that can be different, if an author so chooses. Visiting Chencia’s backlist also p…

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Darrin Morris 45:44

1M ago45:44

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By Katherine Odom

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Q&A with KLAS VP of Imaging Informatics & Oncology Monique Rasband: Partnering Key to Making Enterprise Imaging Strides 50:24

1M ago50:24

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For the better part of a decade – from 2010 to 2020 – CIOs were busy implementing and optimizing their EMRs. And since 2020, it’s been all about cost cutting via application rationalization, integration and, of course, security. But there’s another massive challenge that stands to benefit from CIO leadership – the journey from a […] Source: Q&A wit…

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Q&A with UMCSN CIO Maria Sexton: “IT & the Business are One” 34:22

2M ago34:22

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Unless they work for technology companies, CIOs aren’t technology executives, according to Maria Sexton, CIO at the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada. Rather, they are business executives with technology expertise. It’s a nuanced definition, she admits, but one whose understanding makes all the difference. And with that understanding com…

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Rae's Corner w/ Rien Gray 51:59

2M ago51:59

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Rae Shawn and Rien Gray sit down to have a fun, yet serious conversation about writing the stories we want to see. Rien touches on wanting to continue normalizing stories showcasing trans characters, bisexual women, lesbians, butch and nonbinary characters and everything that encompasses the word sapphic. Rae and Rien also talk about food in Chicag…

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Q&A with University of Utah Health CIO Donna Roach: “Change management is core to everything we do.” 32:41

2M ago32:41

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“I want to avoid rushing into things and making mistakes you can’t recover from,” said Donna Roach, CIO at University of Utah Health. In this interview, she talked about the value of doing things “in a thoughtful way,” the platform-first approach her team has adopted, and what they’re learning by letting users play in the AI sandbox. Source: Q&A wi…

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Tanner Sparks 1:02:54

2M ago1:02:54

1:02:54

By Katherine Odom

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Reducing Costs & Improving Service by Implementing Use-Case Specific Automation 57:07

2M ago57:07

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Whereas AI has some excessive enthusiasm around it (especially in the clinical realm), automation is a no-brainer. Well, not exactly. That's because -- though automation may work magic when done on the right workflow, at the right time, and in the right way -- getting all three right (without understanding some nuances) is a long shot. In this prac…

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Q&A with Corewell Health Deputy CISO Jim Kuiphof: “Proper Prioritization a Key to Cyber Success” 36:01

2M ago36:01

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On most days in cyber, it can seem like there are a million things to do. For Jim Kuiphof and his team, that was probably the case in 2022 when Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health merged to become 22-hospital strong Corewell Health. Of course, there was much foundational work to be done, but Kuiphof notes […] Source: Q&A with Corewell Health Deputy…

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Will Banister 56:14

2M ago56:14

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By Katherine Odom

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Rae's Corner w/ Karmen Lee 1:25:19

2M ago1:25:19

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Rae Shawn and Karmen Lee sit down to have both a quirky and very casual but blunt conversation about writing queerness and diversity. Karmen touches on culture, being from the South, community and writing from experience with love. The pair also are full of jokes and unhinged laughter. Intro/outro music: Weeknds - DayFox (pixabay)…

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Q&A with Yuma Regional Medical Center VP/CISO, Blaine Hebert: “Getting the Basics Right Goes a Long Way” 36:59

2M ago36:59

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It’s the key question all CISOs have to ask themselves – especially those at small- to mid-sized organizations whose cyber teams run in the single digits as opposed to hundreds: how do I operate so as to get the biggest bang for my limited buck? For Blaine Hebert, VP and CISO at Yuma Regional Medical, […] Source: Q&A with Yuma Regional Medical Cent…

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Cari Hutson 1:31:46

2M ago1:31:46

1:31:46

By Katherine Odom

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Cedars-Sinai CIO Craig Kwiatkowski Talks Overhauling ERP, AI Governance & Immersive Learning 30:45

2M ago30:45

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With organizations heavily focused on EHR rollouts and optimizations, the “critically important” administrative systems took a back seat, said Craig Kwiatkowski. In this interview, he talks about the “major overhaul” Cedar-Sinai has undergone to centralize services, the keys to success with its Accelerator program, and his interesting career backgr…

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Q&A with Tower Health VP of IT Assurance & CISO Terry Grogan: “CISO Success Hinges on User Buy-In” 32:14

2M ago32:14

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You might think a former drill sergeant turned CISO would lead with a ‘my way or the highway approach,’ but for Terry Grogan, VP of IT Assurance & CISO at Tower Health, that couldn’t be further from the truth. That’s because, according to Grogan, such leadership will only see you followed when seas are calm, […] Source: Q&A with Tower Health VP of …

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Reexamining Third-Party Risk Management Around Critical Service Providers 58:32

2M ago58:32

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Recent industry-shaking events have made it clear that serious points of risk lurk throughout healthcare. They’ve also revealed that operational risk and IT security risk are deeply intertwined, making it incumbent for CISOs and CIOs to work with others in their health systems – from the chief risk officers, to clinical leaders, to emergency manage…

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Rae's Corner w/ A. H. Cunningham 50:52

3M ago50:52

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Rae Shawn and A.H. Cunningham sit down to have both a fun and serious conversation about writing in the Black space. They touch on culture, community, kink, and more. They also joke and poke at one another and squeeze in a few book recs both can't wait for. Note: They do briefly speak about her mother and Dementia 35:50-39:02. Intro/outro music: We…

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Harnessing the Potential of True Enterprise Imaging 1:00:46

3M ago1:00:46

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Enterprise imaging is similar in scope to the EHR, and it allows clinical users to properly identify, acquire, store, manage and visualize imaging studies from across their enterprise, regardless of device, modality, department, service line or location. Historically, each imaging department made its own decisions and purchases regarding these serv…

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Q&A with Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System SVP/CIO Will Landry: “Investing in Agility is Worth the Cost” 30:53

3M ago30:53

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The IT stack of the past cannot service the health system of the future. That’s one of the main sentiments that runs through the following thoughts offered by Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS) SVP/CIO Will Landry. For example, legacy and on-prem technology cannot provide the business continuity and disaster recovery capabil…

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Rae's Corner w/ guest host Meka James 1:58:42

3M ago1:58:42

1:58:42

It’s a Rae’s Corner takeover with Meka James guest hosting and putting Rae Shawn in the hot seat. Rae and Meka talk about all the things. In true Meka fashion, we never know what is going to come up next. Rae writes contemporary romance and romantic suspense and plans to dabble in a few other genres, so the pair discuss the inner workings of Rae’s …

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Grace Partridge 1:30:00

3M ago1:30:00

1:30:00

By Katherine Odom

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Exploring the ePHI Cyber Crisis & How to Fix It 57:10

3M ago57:10

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It's the dirty little secret among healthcare cyber professionals -- they don't know where all their ePHI is; not even close. And while those professionals are not to blame (healthcare workflows and, thus, data flows are messy business); they do have to get their arms around the problem. The first step? Understand it. In this unique webinar, we'll …

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Breaking from Tradition: Q&A with Heather O’Sullivan, President, Healthcare at Home, Mass General Brigham 25:40

3M ago25:40

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With the right strategy and partnerships in place, there’s a way to “address the health system’s key challenges around capacity constraints while emphasizing patient comfort and privacy,” said Heather O’Sullivan, President of the Healthcare at Home Division at Mass General Brigham. In a recent interview, she talked about what it takes to break with…

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Designing Cyber Recovery Strategies for Today’s Data-Heavy Enterprise 57:05

3M ago57:05

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Savvy healthcare IT security professionals are as focused on an efficient recovery if something goes down as they are on keeping the enterprise up. And to be positioned for success around recovery, it's imperative business continuity plans are right sized to address the large amounts of data that health systems are amassing every day. In this timel…

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Rae's Corner w/ Tati Richardson 1:09:32

4M ago1:09:32

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Rae Shawn is in conversation with author Tati Richardson about life after debut, adding indie writing to the mix and why it’s important to show love beyond the norm. Tati will avidly remind you that she writes for xennials, so get ready for a ride because it’s not just about these youngins in these streets. The pair also discuss difficult topics in…

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Developing a Patient Engagement Strategy that Avoids Vendor Sprawl 57:46

4M ago57:46

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For a whole host of reasons -- security, cost and interoperability to name a few -- heath systems are looking to shrink the number of vendor/partners they work with. To that end, hospitals have launched application rationalization efforts seeking to retire one-offs or little used apps, along with raising the bar to bring in new ones. One area where…

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John Hope 1:39:32

4M ago1:39:32

1:39:32

By Katherine Odom

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Delivering Defense in Depth: Best Practices for Preventing & Addressing Credential Compromise 57:56

4M ago57:56

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They represent the crown jewels for cybercriminals -- legitimate login credentials that will allow them an undetected entrance to your network. And while security executives are doing everything possible -- such as extensive training and phishing tests -- to guard against compromise, it's not a question of if but when someone will make a mistake an…

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HIMSS24 Conference Wrap: Keith Duemling Says Recent Events Prove Cyber Warrants Main Stage Billing 17:13

4M ago17:13

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There’s an old parenting saying, “Do as I say, not as I do.” Of course, it’s meant to get parents off the hook for not demonstrating the behavior they want emulated. Unfortunately, it rarely works, as the disconnect between talk and action isn’t lost on the little ones. When it comes to recent conferences, some […] Source: HIMSS24 Conference Wrap: …

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Interview: Research Fellow, Shawn Cunningham on Technology 29:15

4M ago29:15

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Dr Shawn Cunningham is a process consultant working in the field of innovation and competitiveness improvement of the private sector. He supports a range of institutions, leaders and advisors internationally on topics such as making decisions under conditions of uncertainty or complexity, strengthening organizations or conducting learning processes…

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Interview: Sustainable Growth Economist, Seutame Maimele on CBAM 26:27

4M ago26:27

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Seutame Maimele is an Economist: Sustainable Growth at Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS). His work focuses on global climate change policies and trade, designing climate-compatible value chains for carbon-intensive industries in South Africa and Africa. He also works extensively on the just transition in South Africa. Hosted by TIPS Com…

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HIMSS24 Conference Wrap: Mike Mistretta Says, as Conferences Evolve, CIOs Must Adjust Accordingly 16:05

4M ago16:05

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Then only thing that’s constant is change, which means the key is being observant. At least that seems to be the key when navigating the industry’s changing mega-conference dynamic. In the spring, there used to be just HIMSS, with the CHIME Spring Forum affixed to the front-end. Now, CHIME partners with HLTH on ViVE. With […] Source: HIMSS24 Confer…

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Partner Perspective: Application Rationalization Combined with a Move Towards Zero Trust Will Improve Chances of Network Stability

4M ago

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All the fancy apps in the world won’t do users a bit of good if the network is down. And, in fact, sometimes having a bunch of fancy apps from different vendors introduces the type of complexity that makes it more likely the network will, in fact, go down. So it’s no surprise that a […] Source: Partner Perspective: Application Rationalization Combi…

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Cole Dagen 25:40

4M ago25:40

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By Katherine Odom

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Strategies for Reducing IT Costs Without Compromising Service 57:32

4M ago57:32

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Like any cost center, IT departments are continually asked to spend less, without reducing either the quantity or quality of services they provide. If it sounds like a tall order, it is. That's why many health systems, though they've tried mightily over the past few years, have seen limited success in doing more with less. But, believe it or not, t…

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Q&A with Englewood Health CIO Inderpal Kohli: “Only 20 Percent of It Is About Tools.” 24:22

4M ago24:22

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With resources becoming increasingly scarce, it’s more important than ever to prioritize value, said Inderpal Kohli, CIO at Englewood Health. During a recent interview, he talked about what it means to be “a use case and outcomes-driven organization,” how he works to connect his team with the mission of the organization, and the real challenge with…

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