Speaker Name(s): Donna Sollenberger
Description: If there is a disconnect between the healthcare CEO and CIO over organizational strategies and IT capabilities, the IT department will be seen as a cost and a burden rather than an integral part of a hospital's business model. In this session the CEO and interim CIO of UW Hospital and Clinics will share their experiences in building a collaborative relationship that balances the needs of the organization while controlling costs. Key points • Build bridges to all stakeholders, including nurses, physicians, researchers and patients. • Choose criteria for IT success. • Identify the challenges facing management of emerging technology initiatives. • Why some projects succeed while others stall along the way.