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Effective Communication in Healthcare

Communication is at the core of everything we do. Communication directly impacts so many areas of our life and society, including athletics, military conflicts, family life, politics, relationships, and business. Without good communication, we are doomed to fail. The faster the pace and greater the stakes, the more important communication becomes.

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Addressing the Talent Shortage in Health IT

When I was starting out in the IT field, I applied for an IT infrastructure position at a hospital and was called in for an interview. I was currently working as an infrastructure support engineer for a company that was being acquired, and there was a lot of uncertainty around whether they would retain the local staff or not. I vividly remember showing up for the interview and being called back to an office. I sat down, and the very first question the interviewer asked me was, “do you have any healthcare experience”?

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How Healthcare IT has Evolved and Why it Matters

Healthcare IT has dramatically changed in the past decade and every indication points to this change continuing in the future. Gone are the days of IT purely focusing on connectivity, email, and file shares. IT has moved into a much more strategic role and is involved in providing solutions to business challenges rather than just working behind the scenes to deliver connectivity to systems. 

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Technology Roadmaps are Essential for Success

For any technology department, group, or organization to be successful long-term they must develop and use a technology plan. This plan is often frequently referred to as a technology roadmap. When designed and used correctly, this roadmap can be a helpful tool for aligning resources, setting priorities, and communicating with relevant stakeholders.

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