Under Pressure: The changing role of the healthcare CIO
In this report from the Economist Intelligence Unit you’ll learn through surveys and analyses how Information Technology (IT) is becoming more deeply involved in healthcare strategy and business operations. This study will show you in detail how IT and communications is bringing pressure to the healthcare environment. The study details the following challenges and rapid changes IT is bringing to the role of Chief Information Officers (CIO) at hospitals across the United States:
- Ensure compliance through the digitization of electronic health records
- Secure the buy-in of clinical staff when adopting a new IT strategy
- Ensure system integration and information exchange
- Manage costs associated with adopting a cutting-edge IT solution
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