The following stories about or of particular interest to hospital and health system CMIOs were published by Becker’s Hospital Review within the past month.
1. CMIOs' Pay Increasing, But Satisfaction Decreasing
The average CMIO's salary has increased over the past year, but CMIO job satisfaction has taken a dive during that same time period, according to survey results presented at the Association of Medical Directors of Information Systems Physician-Computer Connection Symposium.
2. 4 Traits Hospitals Look for in CMIOs
Years ago, when hospitals and health systems were hiring their first CMIOs, they were mostly looking for a physician with an interest in technology who could help get other physicians interested in IT initiatives, says Laura Musfeldt, vice president of executive search at B. E. Smith. Now, the expectations are much higher.
3. CHIME, AMDIS Partner to Better Serve CMIOs
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives and the Association of Medical Directors of Information Systems, a professional organization for CMIOs and other informatics leaders, have expanded their partnership to increase resources and support for CMIOs.
4. 11 Recent CIO, CMIO Executive Moves
Eleven IT and informatics executive moves that were reported in the past two months.
5. 3 Ways to Use Health IT to Improve Clinical Integration
Tips from Michael Hunt, MD, CMO and CMIO at St. Vincent's Health Partners in Bridgeport, Conn., on using health IT to improve clinical integration.
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