The healthcare market is considered resistant to economic recession, but that doesn't mean it's any easier to hire and keep good workers when dollars are in short supply. Hospitals and clinics often outsource business processes such as clinical documentation and billing and revenue cycle, while working to retain care professionals and other core staff. Despite recent economic downturn, healthcare remains one of the fastest-growing job sectors in the United States.
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The demands placed on CIOs have grown within the past decade, but since the HITECH Act, these responsibilities have exploded -- making the role that much more crucial to the success not only of IT, but also the organization as a whole. Pamela Dixon outlines the top 10 qualities today's healthcare CIOs need to have.
March 27, 2012
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The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives has designated 21 CHIME members and one CHIME Affiliate program participant Certified Healthcare CIO (CHCIO) and CHCIO-Eligible.
March 27, 2012
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Georgia Health Sciences University in Augusta, Ga. has hired Charles Enicks as chief information officer, a seasoned healthcare information technology executive with more than 35 years of senior leadership experience.
March 26, 2012
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The timing of ICD-10 may still be up in the air, but eventually, the transition will call for myriad changes, some of which organizations should consider outsourcing, and some they should not.
March 22, 2012
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The current healthcare landscape is calling for more collaboration, and possibly the most important partnership is that of the CIO and CFO. With new IT becoming a pressing necessity, it's crucial both professionals understand the ins and outs of IT spending.
March 21, 2012
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Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and the University of Rochester are partnering to offer a joint master's degree in medical informatics. It is the first time that the universities have collaborated to offer a joint degree program.
March 19, 2012
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Lack of staffing resources was cited as the most significant barrier to implementing IT, according to the 2012 HIMSS Leadership Survey, which was released last month at HIMSS12.
March 19, 2012
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Joyce Sensmeier, HIMSS vice president for informatics, started her career ay Palos Community Hospital in Shaker Heights, Ill. It was not long before she was charged with computer training for the hospital.
March 12, 2012
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What is a chief nursing informatics officer (CNIO), some people ask, and how important is one? In this era of healthcare payment realignment and evidence-based medicine, key stakeholders say the CNIO position is critical.
March 12, 2012
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Passport Health Communications, which develops revenue cycle and patient access software, has purchased Hazlet, N.J.-based STAT Technologies. The deal, which brings enterprise scheduling to the firm's IT portfolio, helps improve its Passport eCare suite, officials say.
March 12, 2012
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It's no secret CIOs are busy as ever, dealing with everything from ICD-10 to meaningful use to staff burnout. With a flood of new IT initiatives and the future in flux, it's no wonder many are unsure what to do next. John Halamka identifies four potential roadblocks to a healthy hospital IT culture, and suggests how to overcome them.
March 7, 2012
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Indiana Tech has developed a new health information technology program to meet a need in the healthcare industry. The online associate degree begins in July, 2012.
March 7, 2012
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I keep reminding myself (and you) that we spend so much of our time at work and what we do in our work lives really help to define who we are.
November 21, 2011
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This is probably going to be one of many blogs you’ll read with a Thanksgiving theme. When it comes to employment, those of you who are fortunate to be employed, have a lot to be thankful for. For those of you who are currently unemployed and seeking a healthcare IT job, there is good news.
November 17, 2011
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As the holidays draw near, so too does an opportunity and an ability to relax and step away from our desks (albeit briefly) to enjoy family and friends. Well those days are soon upon us and rest assured that the HIMSS community continues to buzz with excitement in the planning and execution of one of the most anticipated HIT conferences of 2012.
November 14, 2011
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Healthcare continues to be patient as we continue to shift from paper to paperless activities. And as we have seen through the various stimulus activities, regional extension centers have been given the arduous task to help execute these various initiatives.
November 7, 2011
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Matt Kaiser, Vice President and Talent Strategist for NAS Recruitment Communications, recently presented a webinar called “Creating a Captivating Candidate Experience.” He discussed five touch points in the recruitment process which employers need to look at from the candidate’s perspective in order to improve engagement.
November 3, 2011
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In last week's blog I focused on the need to embrace change in order to effectively implement healthcare IT solutions, as well as reform healthcare. Perhaps I was remiss in not pointing out that effective and enthusiastic leadership is vital to this effort.
November 1, 2011
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Right now, the HIMSS Annual Conference is in the planning and execution stages; the current list of activities, speakers and technology innovations to be seen at this upcoming conference will be “show stoppers” to stay the least.
October 31, 2011
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For over twenty years my cousin had a successful career in the electronics industry, which she transitioned into after serving in the military. About six years ago she was laid off. Not one to sit around moping, she used her military benefits and went back to school with a focus on healthcare, eventually earning her M.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science.
October 28, 2011
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Well another first for HIMSS Professional Development Career Services – the launch of our Emerging Professionals Community! With well over 13,000 members now in our Emerging Professionals Community (“EP Community”), the time has come to get even more engaged with HIMSS and all that HIMSS has to offer with career growth and development.
October 24, 2011
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Just as networking is important for job seekers, it’s equally as important for employers. Take trade shows and conferences for example; these provide perfect settings to advertise open positions at your organization and conduct onsite interviews.
October 21, 2011
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A study published in the Journal of Rural Health finds that rural hospitals lag behind urban institutions in nearly every measure of meaningful use; and the differences are particularly large and significant for CAHs.
October 20, 2011
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Recall in a past column we discussed a great way to expand a career reach was to network and get involved. Many times positions are identified by word of mouth and might not be advertised through the usual career routes. So, it’s important to identify every possible way to locate a career opportunity and work that venue to ensure if a position is available you have maximized your opportunity to hear about it and apply.
October 18, 2011
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