Healthcare organizations must not be swayed by novel solutions that don’t offer a comprehensive return on investment, says the CIO of AltaMed, who believes in using technology to achieve health equity and holistic care. The role of a healthcare CIO has evolved from handling data to becoming an integral part of the leadership team. Three key healthcare IT lessons include the continuous optimization of applications, aligning IT plans with business goals, and clear discussions about investment returns. Current priorities include patient engagement, data analytics, and cybersecurity.
HHS research arm looks to boost hospital cyber defenses with $50M project
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to invest more than $50 million in developing healthcare cybersecurity tools amid a surge in
