With “its singular, robust authentication system,” single sign-on (SSO) can transform the landscape of cybersecurity and user management.” However, it requires a “thoughtful approach,” according to Jason Alexander. In this piece, the Grumpy CISO discusses the benefits and risks of SSO, and provides guidance on how to successfully implement it. Source: “A Beacon of Simplicity & Security”: Examining the Benefits and Risks of Single Sign-on on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information need ..read more

There’s a lot of excitement around automation, and the potential it offers to improve efficiency and even outcomes. But before it can be realized, there are a host of issues that leaders need to work through, said CIOs Ash Goel and Karen Marhefka during a recent panel discussion. Source: Avoiding “Automated Dysfunction”: What to Know When Incorporating Automation into the Strategy on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs ..read more

Three-quarters of physicians are willing to accept lower pay in exchange for a better work-life balance, according to data from a recent study on compensation. In this piece, David Chou unearths some interesting findings from the report – and what they might mean for healthcare leaders. Source: Survey: Docs Want to Call It Quits on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs ..read more

“I want to avoid rushing into things and making mistakes you can’t recover from,” said Donna Roach, CIO at University of Utah Health. In this interview, she talked about the value of doing things “in a thoughtful way,” the platform-first approach her team has adopted, and what they’re learning by letting users play in the AI sandbox. Source: Q&A with University of Utah Health CIO Donna Roach: “Change management is core to everything we do.” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information n ..read more

One of the most important components of leadership is to make sure the right people are in the right roles – but also that they understand those roles and what’s expected, said Erica Williams. In a recent interview, she talked about what she values most in team members, how she has worked to build a culture of collaboration and accountability, and the importance of giving back. Source: Q&A: Ascension’s Erica Williams on Leading through Influence and Relationships on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively se ..read more

There is no doubt that virtual care must be a key element of every health system’s strategy going forward. In this column, AvaSure CEO Adam McMullin offers a four-point blueprint for CIOs looking to demonstrate its value and begin the journey. Source: Partner Perspective: Mapping Out a Blueprint for Successful Inpatient Virtual Care on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs ..read more

In recent years, artificial intelligence has been making significant inroads in sepsis management. And although these digital tools certainly have their flaws, they’re moving the industry in the right direction, according to John Halamka, MD, and Paul Cerrato of Mayo Clinic Platform. Source: Addressing “Shortcomings”: Leveraging AI to Predict the Onset of Sepsis on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs ..read more

Whereas AI has some excessive enthusiasm around it (especially in the clinical realm), automation is a no-brainer. Well, not exactly. That's because -- though automation may work magic when done on the right workflow, at the right time, and in the right way -- getting all three right (without understanding some nuances) is a long shot. In this practical and timely webinar, we'll speak to leaders about those nuances to give others the best chance of success. With staffing shortages (due to burnout and other issues) on the rise and patient satisfaction all-important, this is one webinar you can ..read more

With breaches becoming increasingly common, it’s important to have a set of standards to help healthcare organizations safeguard data, according to Joey Meneses, CTO at Akron Children’s Hospital. In this guest blog, he provides guidance covering a number of areas, from access controls to breach notifications to patch management. Source: “Paramount Importance”: The Minimum Cyber Standards for Securing Data on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs ..read more

On most days in cyber, it can seem like there are a million things to do. For Jim Kuiphof and his team, that was probably the case in 2022 when Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health merged to become 22-hospital strong Corewell Health. Of course, there was much foundational work to be done, but Kuiphof notes […] Source: Q&A with Corewell Health Deputy CISO Jim Kuiphof: “Proper Prioritization a Key to Cyber Success” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs ..read more