09 May

Posted at 12:08h in Affinity Groups, Cost of Care, Digests, IT Business Operations, Quality/Safety, Workforce by
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With a focus on training individuals for specific roles, the Apprenticeships Program has become a key pipeline strategy. Led by Joel McFadden, Steve Morley, and Mandy Glettler, the program offers on-the-job training and an 'earn & learn' model, imparting valuable skills to a diverse talent...

25 Apr

Posted at 11:57h in Affinity Groups, CIO, Data & Analytics, Digests, Digital Health, Digital Literacy by
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1682722319194{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}"]UCLA Health is dedicated to providing the best care to their patients and researching new treatments, and they're taking a responsible approach to implementing AI. Joycee Berin, Director of Enterprise Analytics, and Paul Lukac, MD, MBA, MS, AI & Physician Informaticist, discussed...

29 Mar

Posted at 16:17h in Affinity Groups, Digests, Digital Health, Digital Literacy, IT Business Operations by
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SI's IT Benchmarking Program is healthcare-specific, anonymous and free. It provides five-year trending, what-if analyses and 1:1 support. Currently, there are more than 75 participating organizations, with 611 hospitals and 10,890 ambulatory facilities involved. Goals include growing the program, employing greater automation and streamlining surveys. ...

29 Mar

Posted at 15:33h in Affinity Groups, CIO, Data & Analytics, Digests, Digital Health, Digital Literacy by
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They discussed the pros and cons of foundational models, and how to best assess their use in healthcare. The advantages of such models include better accuracy, simplified deployment, emergent clinical abilities, and novel human-AI interfaces. But there are drawbacks too, such as a lack of...

16 Mar

Posted at 13:43h in Affinity Groups, Digests, Digital Health, Digital Literacy, Innovation, Telehealth by
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UW Health (UWH), a Madison-based integrated system of 700,000 patients, is prioritizing its information services (IS) to meet steep demands. Through its IS operating model roadmap, UWH is focused on becoming a trusted partner, agile processes and providing delightful service. VP IS Business Relationship Management...

07 Mar

Posted at 14:12h in Affinity Groups, CTO/VP Apps, Digests, Digital Health, Digital Literacy by
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At University of Utah Health (U Health), the 30% growth in the last five years has been supported by strong strategic plans. Their 2025 Digital Themes, encompassing health & care, ecosystem, experience, disruption, and empowerment, have been built upon a digital architecture foundation. In order...

07 Dec

Posted at 14:03h in Affinity Groups, CIO, CISO, Cost of Care, Digests, Quality/Safety by
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Today's group discussed trends in tech, policy regulations, and business, as well as clinical operations in the healthcare industry. Cyber security concerns were addressed and goals were proposed for addressing them. Tech trends included the use of devices and sensors, the shift to cloud and...