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"Even the perfect digital solution, based on all known facts today, may no longer optimally hit the mark once it’s been fully deployed in the future," says one expert, who will explain more at HIMSS21.

She joined the company in 1988 as an implementation programmer before rising through the management ranks.

To lessen their risk of being a victim of a ransomware attack, healthcare organizations should implement a security awareness program, says Brian O'Donnell, vice president at Carahsoft.

Healthcare organizations need to be thinking about what their future IT workforce will look like, and figuring out ways to ensure a robust pipeline of talent in an era of rapid digitalization and disruption.

A deputy chief information security officer offers a comprehensive checklist for infosec leaders, helping ease the daunting task of talking cybersecurity with health system leadership.

As one expert will explain at HIMSS21, the scalable dev technique is "capable of an almost infinite array of features and uses" and represents "custom software at its best."

The COVID-19 pandemic shifted IT resources away from regular EHR upgrades at many provider organizations. Douglas Herr, VP of EHR services at DeliverHealth, offers advice for CIOs who are behind with their EHRs.

A memo sent to staff members said that the necessary build and training activities would be "challenging to conduct under current circumstances."

Members of the organizing committee cite dissatisfaction with wages and workload, among their issues with the company.

Three health IT leaders from provider organizations nationwide share some advice based on tough lessons learned in the latest installment of Healthcare IT News' feature series.