This live episode from the Becker’s Hospital Review 13th Annual Meeting in Chicago features Chris Harper, Chief Information Officer at The University of Kansas Health System & Medical Center. Here, he discusses his career journey, what issues he is currently focused on, remote vs onsite workforce, and more. This episode is sponsored by Insight Global Health.
Summary
Chris Harper Discusses Healthcare Technology & Leadership at Becker’s Hospital Review Meeting
Insight Global Health sponsored a live episode featuring Chris Harper, Chief Information Officer of the University of Kansas Health System & Medical Center at the Becker’s Hospital Review 13th Annual Meeting in Chicago. In his discussion, Harper shared insights on his career journey, current focus areas, remote vs onsite workforce, and more.
Excitement for Data and AI in Healthcare
According to Harper, data and artificial intelligence (AI) have immense potential to enhance the healthcare industry. While technology has been a general enabler for healthcare, Harper sees an immense opportunity to advance healthcare with data science and AI. He encourages healthcare leaders to listen to their staff and patients to tailor solutions to their preferences.
Tailoring Solutions to Patients and Staff
Harper advises healthcare leaders to take a data-driven approach to create solutions that speak to the specific needs of staff and patients. This means it is essential to gather data on individual preferences and perspectives on healthcare solutions to build more effective, agile solutions.
Virtual and In-Person Work Environment
Creating an effective and engaging work environment is critical in keeping staff motivated and driven. According to Harper, a combination of virtual and in-person work environments can help healthcare organizations achieve this objective. This can include telemedicine and other platforms that keep staff 'connected' to the organization and to other professionals in the field.
Conclusion
With the reins of technology and a data-driven approach at hand, healthcare is undoubtedly poised for significant growth and advancements. As healthcare organizations seek new ways to improve efficiency and outcomes, insights from leaders like Chris Harper will be invaluable towards powering impactful change.
Note: This is an AI generated transcript, not edited by a staff writer and is solely intended for educational purposes. If you have any questions/concerns, reach out to podcasts@beckershealthcare.com
This episode aired on 04/10/2023 and can be listened here.
Subscribe to Beckers Healthcare Podcast here.