This episode featrues Michael Mainiero, Chief Digital and Information Officer & Senior Vice President at Catholic Health. Here, he discuss the importance of having an open mindset in digital health & transformation, leveraging technology to improve patient experience & optimize provider workflow, what aspects of healthcare are primed for IT disruption, and more.
Summary
The Importance of Open Mindset in Digital Health & Transformation
Introducing Michael Mainiero
Michael Mainiero is the Chief Digital and Information Officer and Senior Vice President at Catholic Health. With his extensive experience in healthcare, he understands the significance of technology in transforming the inpatient experience and optimizing patient care. Michael shares his thoughts on the importance of having an open mindset and leveraging technology in healthcare to improve patient experience and optimize provider workflow.
Optimizing Patient Digital Access
One area that Michael is excited about is optimizing patient digital access. With the telehealth industry growing rapidly, patients now have access to healthcare services from anywhere, at any time. This can reduce hospital stays and infections and improve patient outcomes.
Transforming the Inpatient Experience
Michael believes that automating mundane tasks done by office staff or clinicians can help them focus on more strategic work with patients. Automation and remote patient monitoring could help generate automated messages for closing care gaps, such as HEDIS measures. This can result in reduced hospital stays, fewer hospital-acquired infections, and improved quality of care.
Cybersecurity and the Future of IT in Healthcare
As healthcare becomes more digitized, cybersecurity is a significant challenge for CIOs. Michael stresses that data ecosystems need to be managed to allow for innovation. IT departments should shape demands proactively to facilitate innovation and improve patient outcomes.
In conclusion, having an open mindset about digital health and transformation can significantly improve patient experience and provider workflows. By leveraging technology, automation, and remote patient monitoring, patients can enjoy real-time data without leaving their homes. As healthcare continues to grow more digitized, cybersecurity should remain a top priority to protect patient information.
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This episode aired on 11/06/2022 and can be listened here.
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