HIMSS13 Career Guide

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GUIDE
Running IT the bayou way
Award-winning
Louisiana hospital
swamped with talent
BY JOHN ANDREWS, Contributing Writer
THIBODAUX, LA As attendees of the 2013
HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition
descend upon New Orleans, March 3-7,
there will be many temptations available to
lure them away from the show the clubs
of Bourbon Street, the shops of the French
Quarter, the rich cofee and beignets of Caf
Du Monde and the street performers around
Jackson Square. Its a place where tourists like
to let go of their inhibitions and enjoy the
care-free carnival atmosphere around the city.
Yet among the locals there is a gritty work
ethic, as demonstrated by the IT staff at
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, about 50
miles southwest of New Orleans. Led by CIO Ber-
nie Clement, the IT department recently received
recognition from Healthcare IT News as one of the
top hospital IT departments in the nation.
The department is comprised of members
of various ages and backgrounds, which
makes for a cohesive chemistry, Clement said.
We have a great mix on our team from
very young to not-so-young and from very clini-
cal to very technical, he said. We have been
so fortunate to have clinical leaders on our team
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Theres more than one
way to build a career
Health IT experts
share their insights
NEW ORLEANS There are literally thou-
sands of emerging opportunities for health
IT professionals as technology continues to
change the face of healthcare. But knowing
how best to prepare for those opportunities
can be tricky.
So given that career guidance is one big
reason for the 2013 HIMSS Annual Confer-
ence & Exhibition, we asked a few experts to
give attendees a glimpse at what they think
is most important for health IT profession-
als to know.
Chris Belmont is system vice president
and CIO of Ochsner Health Systems in
New Orleans.
Q: You see a higher prole for HIT
professionals. In what way?
A: Changes in healthcare now call for signi-
cant information services and analytic com-
ponents, so we need to be in a diferent place.
We have to be more consultative and very
much engaged with the organization. While
the technology piece is still very important,
we need to be much more customer-facing,
more plugged in to the operations of our
organizations.
Q: How does this change affect
your workforce?
A: Its a diferent game, and it calls for a dif-
ferent skill set. We need people who are tech-
nically sound but can carry on a conversa-
tion with end-users and can talk strategically
about needs and solutions. There are plenty
of people out there; theyre just not going to
come through the technology channels. Were
going to nd them from other walks of life.
The perfect case, of course, is the clinician
who wants to try something new.
Q: So might HIMSS Career Services,
with its focus on interpersonal skills
development, be a great place to start?
A: Absolutely. First impressions are hugely
important, and mentoring is so important as
well. It really helps to have someone who is
not afraid to tell you the bad as well as the
good. Ive been lucky enough to have a few
mentors along the way, and Im mentoring
about 10 people at the moment.
Titles change as new
responsibilities emerge
CIOs increasingly start their careers as MDs or RNs
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S THE HEALTHCARE IT workplace evolves,
occupational needs change. Consequently,
career management specialists say, new
job titles are being created to address the
demands of the new environment.
We are seeing the scope and scale of
positions narrowing, said Judy Kirby,
president and CEO of Heathrow, Fla.-
based Kirby Partners, a national health
IT recruiting rm. A few years ago IT
departments sought people with more
general healthcare experience. Now posi-
tions are requiring specic skill sets.
Kirby cited ambulatory install special-
ists as one example, along with growth
in associate CIO positions who serve as
seconds-in-command for CIOs.
CIOs are being pulled in so many
directions they do not have enough time
for the day-to-day management of their
departments and need someone to help
with these tasks, she said.
Due to the mushrooming importance of
business intelligence in healthcare organi-
zations, management is also creating new
titles around that function, Kirby said.
Increasing clinician involvement in IT is
also resulting in C-suite-sounding titles,
such as chief nursing informatics of cer,
chief clinical informatics of cer and chief
applications of cer, though Kirby conced-
ed that these titles havent quite caught
on as fast as others.
Even so, clinician interest in IT is sky-
rocketing because they are attracted to IT
as a way to increase their positive impact
on patient care, she said.
One of our clients says that over
one-third of their entire IT department
is made up of clinicians, she pointed
out. There are currently 10 CIOs who
are MDs and many more who have taken
the CMIO route who say they are ready
and willing to step into a CIO role. There
are also many nurses in the CIO position.
A clinician at the helm or in key leader-
ship roles will continue.
Jim Gibson, president of Ridgeeld,
Conn.-based Gibson Consultants, says
titles are varying by organization, with
some xated on specic functions, such
as electronic health records, analytics and
predictive modeling for population health
management.
Yes, job descriptions are being re-
written, and new ones are being created,
he said. But it still comes down to turn-
ing data into actionable information and
achieving better outcomes.
Thibodaux CIO advises:
Focus on new skill sets
THIBODAUX, LA Designated aTop 10
Medium Hospital by Healthcare IT News,
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center has
established itself as a desirable place to
work. Yet getting hired by CIO Bernie Clem-
ent takes a special set of skills and experi-
ence he looks beyond the ordinary when
adding to his highly valued staf.
Im looking for someone who has led
major changes at an organization, under-
stands the workow and how to impact it,
he said. Once you understand that, you can
apply technological solutions to it.
So paying dues is necessary in order to
advance in an environment as highly regard-
ed as Thibodauxs. And Clement says there
is no shortage of places for talented, ener-
getic and committed people to gain valuable
training and experience.
For instance, Nicholls State University
in Thibodaux has a very strong informa-
tion systems bachelors program, which
ofers internships that provide real world
opportunities for students. The university
also touts a computer networking laboratory
that ofers students the chance to install and
test local area networks.
As the business world moves more
toward a paperless society that increas-
ingly demands data analyses, the demand
for computer information systems graduates
with experience increases, a school state-
ment reads.
In New Orleans, both Ochsner Health Sys-
tem and Louisiana State University Health
Sciences Center have been looking for interns
to help with Epic installations, as has North
Oaks Health System in Hammond, La.
Once job candidates can show me how
they applied technology in an internship,
worked at their college and helped improve
things in their environment, they will get
consideration, Clement said. They need
to be committed to improving the world
through technology.
who naturally take to technology and to have
some very young team members that demon-
strate amazing maturity and customer focus.
Instead of being divisive, the wide
spectrum of ages and backgrounds actu-
ally contributes to the harmonious spirit of
the department, said clinical analyst Amy
Pellegrin-Martin.
This makes for a well-rounded department
because we can offer diverse opinions and
viewpoints to assist in seeing our projects from
many other perspectives, she said. We have a
unique fellowship and trust with one another.
Fellow workers are always willing to stretch
out a hand. We never let anyone drown.
The greater Thibodaux area has been rich
with IT talent, Clement said, providing an
eager, loyal and stable workforce.
This is a blue collar area with good, hon-
est, hard-working people, he said. We are
truly a local workforce and people who join
us tend to stick around.
While openings currently are rare at
Thibodaux, Clement predicts that there will be
a hiring spree at some point in the near future.
As use of IT becomes more in depth, we
will reach a point where we will eventually
have to add more staf, he said.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
Im looking for someone who
has led major changes at an
organization, understands the
workfow and how to impact it.
Bernie Clement, CIO,
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center
We need people who are
technically sound but can
carry on a conversation
with end-users and can
talk strategically about
needs and solutions.
Chris Belmont,
Ochsner Health System
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HIMSS library stocked
with must-read books
NEW ORLEANS Knowledge is the best tool
for IT professionals hoping to weather the
turbulence of healthcare initiatives. And as
a vital part of its role as the industrys chief
information resource, HIMSS has produced
some of the most essential reading materials
to address these vital topics.
Written by some of healthcares bright-
est minds, the HIMSS 2013 library lineup
addresses some of the key issues facing
healthcare IT professionals today, such as
accountable care organizations, patient pri-
vacy and security, interoperability and data
Helen Figge is Senior Director
of Professional Development
at HIMSS Career Services.
Q: What new Career Services initia-
tives are available at HIMSS13?
A: Were excited to be sponsoring the
HIMSS Career Services Center, a network-
ing hub for recruiters, job-seekers, con-
sultants and others who contribute to the
development of the health IT workforce.
Located next to the HIMSS JobMine, the
Career Services Center will serve as a
gathering point for both job seekers and
organizations looking for talent.
Q: How can time spent at the cen-
ter potentially advance my career?
A: In addition to networking opportuni-
ties, were ofering at least 10 educational
sessions at various times throughout the
conference. Anyone seeking a next oppor-
tunity, to change a career path, or to hire
talent should plan on attending these
sessions.
Q: How can HIMSS13 attendees
access the center and the sessions?
A: The center will be located in the River
Gate Room of the Ernest N. Morial Conven-
tion Center. Please come join us!
Jim Turnbull is CIO of the University of
Utah Hospitals and Clinics and a HIMSS
Career Services Executive eMentor.
Q: Why is Change Management such
an important topic for those in HIT?
A: Information technology and infor-
mation systems are the most powerful
organizational change tools that man has
ever developed. We need to understand
both the implications of such powerful
tools and how to manage them. We need
a constant awareness that when manag-
ing a change, were not just changing a
process; were changing a culture.
Q: You have found those eager
to embrace a change can be as
tricky to manage as those who
resist it. How so?
A: We expect people to be resistant to
change, and theres been a lot of attention
paid to managing resistance. The ip side
to that is just as important. Thats when
we work with people whose willingness to
change isnt matched by an ability to incor-
porate change. Thats a real challenge. We
need to dig deeper to see just how ready
are these people, really. Every organization
has its own cultural cadence in regard to
change. We need to be sensitive to it.
Q: What steps might HIT profes-
sionals take to learn more?
A: Do what you can to understand the the-
ory? There are a lot good books on change
management, and there are a number of tools
available online. Its about guring out the
basics and having a mental model. Its one
more good thing to have in your tool kit.
CAREER
We need a constant
awareness that when
managing a change, were
not just changing a process;
were changing a culture.
Jim Turnbull
warehousing. Most selections are available in
print and electronic editions.
ADDRESSING ACOs
With the formation of ACOs taking up an
increasing share of providers attention,
HIMSS has released two new titles that
explain the rationale, components, logistics
and methodology behind this new generation
of provider networks.
Accountable Care: Bridging the Health Information
Technology Divide, by Bill Spooner, Bert Reese
and Colin Konschak, focuses on the develop-
ment of clinically integrated ACOs and other
aspects such as data analytics, business intel-
ligence, health insurance exchanges, interop-
erability and revenue cycle management.
Developing a Poly-Chronic Care Network: An
Engineered, Community-Wide Approach to Disease
Management, by Pierce Story, is a comprehen-
sive outline of the authors solution to the
constraints of clinical care resources, capacity
and costs especially in the high-risk care of
the chronically ill. The book describes how
PCCNs could enhance the ACO and patient-
centered medical home business models.
INFORMATION PRIVACY AND SECURITY
Protecting sensitive patient information is
a top priority for healthcare providers, and
there are various strategies available to over-
come the challenges that exist.
Information Privacy in the Evolving Healthcare
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Professional degree remains a
must-have for HIT professionals
BY GREG REID, Contributing Writer
NEW ORLEANS The cost is high, starting any-
where from $75,000 to $150,000. The personal
price is considerable as well, taking time
from family and other priorities. And amid
the Great Recession, enrollment has dropped,
and the ROI is being questioned.
Still, would a professional degree, such as
an MBA or MPH, boost your career?
Absolutely, said Herb Smaltz, chief execu-
tive ofcer of Health Care DataWorks, Inc.,
an Ohio-based rm that helps clients lever-
age data analytics and business intelligence.
Time and again, Smaltz said hes drawn on
the experience he enjoyed earning an MBA
from Ohio State University. Time and again,
hes reaped the benets.
While the hefty price tag of a degree today
is not to be ignored, neither are the two key
benets to earning one: the knowledge you
gain and the people you meet.
Smaltz points to the transformative
experience of graduate school. In his case,
it was learning theories such as Michael
Porters Competitive Strategy, a framework
for analyzing industries and competitors.
Youre exposed to methodologies that are
quite useful in your job as a healthcare
leader, he said.
Equally important is the network you
build. Classmates will become lifelong
colleagues, Smaltz said. Its not just your
class. The programs alumni base provides an
extended network.
Combining a professional degree with
HIMSS professional certication programs
and networking opportunities such as those
provided by HIMSS Career Services holds tre-
mendous promise for younger professionals.
HIMSS Career Services, Smaltz said,
is doing a wonderful job, providing a
great resource for those who are up and
coming. The mentoring is particularly
advantageous.
Smaltz said that he was fortunate to have
mentors, CEOs and COOs, who helped him
find the right path. He said, They drove
home the need to understand the business.
They taught me that the CIO is a business
leader first and an IT leader second.
Smaltz is continuing that mentoring tradi-
tion, serving as a HIMSS Executive eMentor.
Prioritizing your CME requirements
NEW ORLEANS So much choice, so little
time. Whats the best strategy for prioritiz-
ing your CME requirements?
We asked Pete Shelkin, creator of the
HIMSS Executive eMentoring program, and
a member of the HIMSS Board of Directors.
He is the president of Shelkin Consulting,
LLC, where he provides IT strategy and
management services to healthcare orga-
nizations nationwide.
Its human nature to gravitate toward the
familiar, Shelkin said. As busy profession-
als, we might think of ourselves as experts
in a particular area or two. When it comes
to CME course selection, we might be
inclined to revisit those areas, to maintain
our level of expertise.
Shelkin suggests another route. While
keeping up with areas of expertise on your
own, use CME selections to learn some-
thing new.
Nobody is in a position where they
dont have to worry about keeping up with
change, Shelkin said. Take on new things.
Really thats the whole reason for having
things like CMEs.
Herb Smaltz
Environment, by Linda Koontz, is a criti-
cal resource for organizations searching
for ways to protect patient privacy. The
book tackles the most signicant pri-
vacy challenges faced by the healthcare
community, and it looks to the future,
identifying current trends and provid-
ing a view of the changes that could
occur as a consequence of these trends.
Implementing Information Security in
Healthcare: Building a Security Program,
by Terrell W. Herzig, Tom Walsh,
and Lisa A. Gallagher, ofers a critical
and comprehensive look at healthcare
security concerns in an era of powerful
computer technology, increased mobil-
ity and complex regulations designed
to protect personal information. The
book features perspectives from more
than two dozen security experts.
INTEROPERABILITY ISSUES
The key to interoperability and suc-
cess with meaningful use is complete
understanding of the SNOMED CT and
HL7 V3 standards.
Principles of Health Interoperability HL7
and SNOMED, by Tim Benson, is an
updated second edition containing
sections on both imperative standards.
Accessible to both relative novices
and more experienced practitioners,
the book outlines how interoperabil-
ity between healthcare computer sys-
tems depends on the proper develop-
ment, implementation and deployment
of HL7 and SNOMED CT, working
together as a tightly specied language.
Though the documentation of HL7
and SNOMED runs to tens of thousands
of pages and creates a steep learning
curve and barrier to entry, Benson pro-
vides a clear introduction to these stan-
dards, explaining the core principles for
the health IT professional, student, cli-
nician and healthcare manager.
DATA WAREHOUSING
The emerging new healthcare environ-
ment is requiring healthcare provid-
ers to become adept at developing and
managing a sophisticated data ware-
house system.
Developing a Data Warehouse for the
Healthcare Environment: Lessons from the
Trenches, by Bryan Bergeron, MD, is the
second edition to the award-winning
book, Developing a Data Warehouse for the
Healthcare Enterprise.
Bergerons latest entry is a straight-
forward view of a clinical data ware-
house development project, from
inception through implementation
and follow-up. Through first-hand
experiences from individuals charged
with such an implementation, the book
ofers guidance and multiple perspec-
tives on the data warehouse develop-
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to system-wide release.
Written by some of healthcares
brightest minds, the HIMSS 2013
library lineup addresses some of
the key issues facing healthcare
IT professionals today.
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Demand for ICD-10
coders is healthcares
version of the gold rush
MOBILE, AL Once ICD-10 conversion begins
in October 2014, there should be an army
of newly trained coders ready to start pro-
cessing. At least, that is the plan as of now.
Whether it will come to fruition over the next
year or so remains to be seen.
As it stands, there is no shortage of peo-
ple inquiring about becoming ICD-10 cod-
ers. Drawn by the perpetual strength of the
healthcare industry, relatively short course
duration and expected heavy demand for the
position, job seekers are treating ICD-10 like
the latest version of the gold rush.
But can this high level of interest be sus-
tained? Will enough candidates earn certica-
tion and are they up for the challenge? Those
are major questions that need to be answered,
Will old
guard
bolt?
MOBILE, AL When it comes to determining
the stafng needs stemming from the ICD-10
transition, its hard to separate rational fact
from full-blown hysteria. Will the established
ICD-9 coding team quit in disgust with the
much more complicated ICD-10? And if there
is a mass exodus of existing coders, will there
be enough qualied replacements to handle
the workload?
Popular conjecture within the claims pro-
cessing world is that ICD-10 represents the
end of the line for the coding old guard
and its plausible enough to cause worry and
consternation within the C-suite. If indeed
the prognosticators of this theory are correct,
hospitals are looking at a massive problem
in lling these coding positions. But if these
fears are overblown, the transition from
ICD-9 to ICD-10 may turn out to be much
ado about nothing.
Mary Rita Hyland, RN, assistant vice
president of regulatory affairs and chief
privacy ofcer for The SSI Group in Mobile,
Ala., believes there is an element of truth to
the prediction that some established coders
would rather retire than try to tackle the heav-
ily detailed ICD-10 schematic.
There are people who have been in coding
for 25 or 30 years who wont want to move
forward, she said. This will cause wide-
spread turnover in these areas. It could turn
out to be the most extreme challenge for the
industry, not only for hospitals, but for insurers
and other trading partners in terms of short-
term impact on the industry and the long-term
impact of the conversion process and working
through issues and problems.
Yet others, like Holt Anderson, executive
director of the North Carolina Healthcare Infor-
mation and Communications Alliance, arent
so sure the veterans will be leaving in droves.
It is more a matter of retraining and get-
ting the necessary skills, he said. Those
coders who know ICD-9 will adapt and work
through it. This will take a lot of retraining
and there may be some turnover along the
way, but overall this is a great learning exer-
cise for them.
says Mary Rita Hyland, RN, assistant vice
president of regulatory afairs and chief pri-
vacy of cer for The SSI Group in Mobile, Ala.
There is a particular skill set needed you
need to be extremely detail-oriented, someone
who can analyze records and who can pick out
elements in a record associated with a 10 code.
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Adding and
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NEW ORLEANS Lynn H. Vogel has more
than 30 years of executive-level experience
in health information technology. So its a safe
bet he just might have a few tips on how to
move your career to the next level.
Long gone are the days of putting your head
down, performing well and reaping rewards.
The fact is, the more you understand the
broader work environment, Vogel said, the
better you are able to leverage your skills and
make a contribution.
To that end, Vogel, an Executive eMen-
tor with HIMSS Career Services, ofers four
points every HIT professional should con-
sider when mapping that next career move.
1. KNOW THE BUSINESS. Get the big
picture of your organization and all its
complexities: Who reports to whom? What
are the politics of the various relationships
among physicians, nurses and unit manag-
ers? How do those relationships work? These
are all dimensions you need to learn to
navigate. Theres no one way to learn about
them. Ask physicians if you might tag along
while they do rounds. Take a tour of your
own facility. The more you know about the
environment, the better prepared youll be
to move ahead.
2. STRIKE A BALANCE. Health IT profes-
sionals dont need to have the same level of
technical mastery as a programmer. But to
increase the chances of moving ahead, you
do need to understand the technology and
applications that keep your organization run-
ning. Because so much we do is dependent
on technical structures, Vogel said, we
need an understanding of how they work.
3. ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE. Health IT is
a very dynamic eld and its hard to keep up.
Five years ago, Vogel said, no one was talking
about smartphones and tablets in healthcare.
HIT professionals need to keep on top both
of how the latest technology works and how
the eld of medicine is evolving. Keep up by
studying professional journals, periodicals,
blogs and talk to other professionals.
4. HIT THE BOOKS. Leadership positions
come to people with graduate degrees. Cer-
tication programs, such as CPHIMSS and
CAHIMSS, certainly af rm your growth in
the profession, but the graduate degree is a
key to a leadership role. For some, online
programs are the best option, Vogel said.
Ive reviewed a number of online programs
and the reading lists, syllabi and activities
are right where they should be.
It is a learning curve for those
coders who have been trained either
in a facility or sent to coding training,
that is only one piece of it, she said.
The basic training elements are the
foundation for the organizations mov-
ing forward. There is a particular skill
set needed you need to be extremely
detail-oriented, someone who can
analyze records and who can pick out
elements in a record associated with a
10 code. The coding part of it is minor;
it is the associated documentation and
tying back to appropriate code. That
is what is needed to be successful.
For their part, academic and voca-
tional training institutions are doing
an admirable job publicizing the
importance of ICD-10 coding and
ofering suitable training programs. Yet
certication is only one element, and
work experience is essential to getting
hired by a hospital, Hyland said.
One of the biggest challenges for
new coders, especially for those unfa-
miliar with healthcare, is the com-
plexity of the medical vocabulary,
she said.
The language could be a barrier it
is one of the most dif cult to under-
stand and comprehend, she said.
If you dont have any background in
healthcare, this could be seen as a huge
challenge for some.
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The fact is, the more you understand
the broader work environment, the
better you are able to leverage your
skills and make a contribution.
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Varying
degrees
HIMSS13 features a
powerhouse lineup of
academic institutions
The HIMSS13 audience is typically well educat-
ed and hungry to learn, so it makes sense that
academic institutions would want to interact
with attendees about educational opportunities
in healthcare IT at the show, March 3-7. This
year 24 institutions of higher learning will be
exhibiting at the HIMSS13 University Row in the
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The schools
are offering degree programs ranging from bac-
calaureate to graduate and doctoral level stud-
ies. Many specialize in programs for clinicians
who want to become certied in informatics.
This year, the following schools will be
at HIMSS13 University Row:
University of Central Florida
University of Illinois at Chicago
The College of St. Scholastica
University of Tennessee
CAHIIM (Commission on Accreditation for
Health Informatics)
National University - School of Health &
Human Services
University of Washington
Oregon Health & Science University
The University of West Florida
Biomedical Informatics, University of Utah
Nova Southeastern University
ecrst - home of the HIPAA Academy
Johns Hopkins University
Columbia Southern University
Duke Center for Health Informatics
University of South Florida Health
University of Texas Health Science
Center at Houston
University of North Carolina Charlotte
University of South Carolina
Columbia University Center for
Advanced Information
Parsons Institute for Information
Mapping, The New School
Bellevue College
The knowledge gained, and networks built, on the exhibit oor are a key part of any
health IT professionals rsum.
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offer a sophisticated
lineup of IT programs
NEW ORLEANS As healthcare ITs inuence
continues to grow and impact the delivery
of patient care, academic institutions are
responding by ofering more detailed and
sophisticated degree programs. Nowhere is
this trend more evident than at University
Row at the 2013 HIMSS Annual Convention
& Exhibition, where representatives from
24 schools of higher learning will be on
hand to discuss their oferings with inter-
ested show attendees.
Located near the HIMSS Career Services
Center in the Ernest N. Morial Convention
Center, University Row exhibitors will be
showcasing their educational degree pro-
grams in fields related to informatics. The
schools have gained reputations for being
dedicated to the improvement of health-
care delivery through excellence in health-
Schools of thought
seek IT brain power
care management and policy education,
said Helen Figge, senior director of pro-
fessional development and career services
for HIMSS.
Degree programs range from baccalaureate
to graduate and doctoral level studies. More-
over, Figge said programs aimed at clinicians
are increasing in size and scope.
Clinicians have an exceptional oppor-
tunity to engage and create career paths in
healthcare IT like never before, she said.
With its close proximity to the HIMSS
Career Services Center, University Row is
part of a career complex that includes aca-
demic and corporate interests, job seekers,
consultants and eExecutive Mentors aim-
ing to engage with those seeking to recruit
and be recruited for healthcare IT careers,
Figge said.

Associate in Healthcare Information and
Management Systems, or CAHIMSS.
This certificate is designed for emerging
professionals within the industry, primarily
those with ve years or less of experience.
The associate certification demonstrates
knowledge of health IT and management
systems, facilitating entry-level careers.
It is designed to be a pathway to the CPHIMS
credential.
In January 2013, more than 100 people
attended the rst CAHIMSS review session,
held in Jackson, Miss., under the auspices of
the University of Mississippi Medical Center
and the Mississippi HIMSS Chapter. On Feb.
1, 110 people sat for the exam.
HIMSS certication exams are adminis-
tered continuously throughout the year at
computer test sites across the world. Infor-
mation on the certication programs is avail-
able during HIMSS13 at HIMSS Central. For
more information, including a candidate
handbook and application, visit the HIMSS
website, www.himss.org/getcertied.
I
TS ONE THING TO BELIEVE youre among
the best at what you do. The HIMSS
professional certification programs
help you prove it.
The internationally recognized HIT
industry standard is the HIMSS Certied Pro-
fessional in Healthcare Information and Man-
agement Systems, or CPHIMS certicate. This
highly competitive program, administered by
HIMSS Career Services, generally takes six
months to complete. Three of four rst-time
applicants pass the exam.
Such a rigorous standard serves organiza-
tions and applicants well, according to Dan
Clark, RN, a senior manager with Clinova-
tions, the healthcare management consulting
rm based in Washington. Hes CPHIMS cer-
tied and chairs the HIMSS committee that
oversees the program.
The CPHIMS comes at testing knowledge
from a very diferent perspective, he said.
While professionals need educational back-
ground and experience to qualify to sit for
the exam, Clark said the exam tests your
judgment. Its scenario-based and content
rich, but it looks at what would you do in
certain situations.
In 2012, HIMSS introduced a Certified
The CPHIMS
exam tests
your judgment.
Its scenario-
based and
content rich,
but it looks at
what would you
do in certain
situations.
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The center of IT all
Career Services Center
provides clearinghouse
for ideas and more
NEW ORLEANS Health IT is one of the job
markets strongest performers, and skilled
professionals have plenty of opportunities
available to them. But how do talented job
seekers make the connections with the right
organizations?
Answering that question is why the
HIMSS13 Career Services Center exists to
provide the ideas, information and guid-
ance that create strong matchups for the
best candidates with the right healthcare
employers. Located in the River Gate Room
of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center,
the Career Services Center is a gathering
point and jobs forum for recruiters, job
seekers, consultants and others who con-
tribute to the development of the health
IT workforce.
At least 10 educational sessions are sched-
uled, during HIMSS13, to provide informa-
tion about the health IT career scene, ofer-
ing advice on efective job search strategies,
occupational ethics, career management and
coping with job loss. All presenters are recog-
nized industry leaders and several are HIMSS
eExecutive mentors.
The topics span various issues that all
of us are challenged by as we build our
health IT career paths, said Helen Figge,
HIMSS senior director of professional
development and career services. It will
be a very robust offering and opportunity
to learn, but also to meet and interact with
industry experts.
One of those experts is Peggy M. Parks,
an Atlanta-based corporate image consultant,
who is scheduled to give a day-long seminar
on Tuesday, March 5.
The HIMSS Career Services Institute
understands the importance of the connec-
tion between organizations and their peo-
ple, she said. I am thrilled to be part of this
one-day event where I have the opportunity
to show participants how the consistency
of their objectives and personal image will
enhance their career.
To meet the needs of HIMSS members,
the Career Services Center has mentoring
programs, various certification offerings
such as HIMSS, CAHIMS and CPHIMS,
continuing education events and an active
HIMSS JobMine board for posting resumes.
HIMSS has also added a podcast for the
Mentoring program to get members one
step closer to those nationally recognized
individuals identied (as experts) in health
IT, Figge said.
Sidra Medical
& Research
Center
Dell
Price
WaterHouse
Coopers
Career Services Center
Allscripts
Optum
Drexel
University
Online
University
of Phoenix
Visit these companies who are part of the HIMSS Career Services Center:
Monday, March 4 Wednesday, March 6
9:00 am 5:00 pm
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Rivergate Room
Sidra Medical & Research Center
Allscripts
Drexel University Online
University of Phoenix
Optum
Dell
Price WaterHouse Coopers
The HIMSS Career
Services Institute
understands
the importance of the
connection between
organizations and
their people.
Peggy Parks
Career Services
Center Hours
The Career Services Center is a
centralized location for recruiters,
job-seekers, consultants and others
who contribute to the development
of the health IT workforce.
Co-located with HIMSS JobMine,
the Career Services Center is a
gathering point for both health IT
job seekers and health IT
organizations looking for talent.
Monday, March 4
Wednesday, March 6
9 a.m. 5 p.m.
Ernest N. Morial Convention
Center, River Gate Room
Emerging
Professional
Poster Session
The Career Services Center will also
host a question-and-answer session
with Emerging Professionals poster
presenters on Tuesday,
March 5, from noon-12:45 pm.
The Emerging Professionals
Community has 13,000-plus
members. Be sure to browse the
wide variety of posters on topics
such as:
Care Coordination
Clinical Decision Support
Electronic Health Records
Interoperability and Standards
Meet the people who
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Kaiser to add IT jobs in Colorado
BY BERNIE MONEGAIN,
Editor, Healthcare IT News
K
AISER PERMANENTE has begun hiring
health information technology work-
ers for a new IT campus in Green-
wood Village, Colo., set to open next month.
Approximately 500 IT staf will be hired in
Colorado by 2015, bringing Kaiser Perman-
entes total IT presence in the state to about
700, ofcials said.
Kaiser Permanente employs approximately
6,000 IT professionals nationwide.
The Kaiser Permanente IT ofce will be
located in a 120,000-square-foot, ve-story
building at Greenwood Plaza Boulevard in
Greenwood Village.
Kaiser Permanentes plan to open a new
IT campus and create hundreds of jobs in
Colorado is welcome news, said Colorado
Gov. John Hickenlooper. USA Today recently
recognized Denver and Boulder as top cities
in the U.S. for technology start-up compa-
nies. Our states high-tech workforce, healthy
business eco-system and excellent quality-of-
life continue to attract employers and new
jobs. Kaiser Permanentes new IT campus is
another win for Colorado.
We are delighted to bring a new IT cam-
pus to Colorado that will serve as a center of
excellence, said Donna Lynne, president of
Kaiser Permanente Colorado. Metro Den-
vers demographics, coupled with a healthy
real estate market and an expansive talent
pool of potential employees, make it the ideal
location for Kaiser Permanentes IT campus.
Were happy to be supporting Colorados
economy with a healthy dose of new jobs.
Kaiser Permanente HealthConnect, its elec-
tronic health record, is the largest non-govern-
mental medical record system in the world. KP
HealthConnect enables all of Kaiser Perman-
entes more than 16,000 physicians to electroni-
cally access the medical records of all nine mil-
lion Kaiser Permanente members nationwide
and serves as a model for other care systems.
More than four million members, 65 per-
cent of Kaiser Permanentes eligible mem-
bership, use its personal health record, My
Health Manager on kp.org, to engage their
care teams and become actively involved in
their healthcare. Through My Health Man-
ager members have access to secure health
information management features, includ-
ing online appointment scheduling and pre-
scription rells, lab test results, eligibility
and benets information and also childrens
immunization records. As of September, Kai-
ser Permanente members viewed more than
24 million test results and sent more than 10
million emails to their physicians through My
Health Manager, according to Kaiser.
Kaiser Permanente has provided high-
quality, afordable healthcare to Coloradans
for more than 40 years, said Phil Fasano,
executive vice president and CIO of Kaiser
Permanente. Our commitment to the use
of technology to coordinate patient care
and improve health outcomes has solidi-
ed Kaiser Permanentes position as a best
place to work in IT. This new IT campus
will help meet increased demands for IT
solutions and support as Kaiser Permanente
expands in Colorado and other areas across
the country.
Kaiser Permanente leads the nation in elec-
tronic health record implementation with 36
Stage 7 Awards from HIMSS Analytics. The
awards honor hospitals that have achieved
the highest level of electronic health record
implementation.
With more than 6,000 staf in Colorado,
Kaiser Permanente is one of the states larg-
est private employers. In 2011, Kaiser hired
140 employees to staf its state-of-the-art
Member Service Call Center in the Lowry
neighborhood. As Kaiser Permanente con-
tinues to add new membership in Colorado,
its estimated that hundreds of additional
jobs could be created in the state in the
next three to ve years. Kaiser Permanente
opened two new medical ofces in Fort Col-
lins and Loveland in October 2012 and has
plans for future medical ofces in Lone Tree
in 2013 and Greeley in 2014.

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Survey: Healthcare careers sizzling
CareerBuilder report shows recruiting
toughest for healthcare sector
BY BERNIE MONEGAIN, Editor, Healthcare IT News
H
EALTHCARE CONTINUES to be one of the hottest areas
for hiring across the country and an area where
its crucial to recruit the right talent according to
a survey by recruiting rm CareerBuilder.
CareerBuilders annual survey nds 22 per-
cent of healthcare hiring managers plan to add
full-time, permanent healthcare employees
in this year, up three percentage points over
2012. At the same time, 23 percent of health-
care employers reported they have open posi-
tions for which they cant nd qualied talent.
Thirteen percent of all U.S. jobs are in
healthcare, and the Bureau of Labor Statis-
tics estimates the U.S. will add 5.6 million
healthcare jobs from 2010 to 2020, the largest
projected increase of any industry.
CareerBuilder announced today a new divi-
sion specically for healthcare with stronger
market intelligence, more customized recruit-
ment and information on healthcare trends
and workforce issues.
The recession had very little impact on the
hiring momentum of the healthcare industry
and, to meet further demand, CareerBuilder
has pooled a group of procient experts into
a new division that will focus solely on assist-
ing healthcare clients hiring needs efciently
and efectively, said Jason Lovelace, presi-
dent of the Health Care Group at CareerBuild-
er, in a news release. Our research suggests
that heathcare hiring will accelerate in 2013
with heightened competition for high skill
labor and improved compensation trends. As
a result, it is essential that we arm our health-
care clients with the data and tools needed to
recruit qualied talent and ultimately, posi-
tively impact patient care.
More healthcare organizations are turn-
ing to stafng and recruiting companies and
temporary workers to help meet increased
market demands, according to Lovelace.
Thirty-six percent of healthcare employers
plan to hire temporary and contract work-
ers in 2013, up from 34 percent last year,
the CareerBuilder survey shows. Among
these employers, 37 percent plan to tran-
sition some temporary workers into full-
time, permanent employees over the next
12 months. There are an increasing number
of areas information technology is one
where demand for skilled positions is
growing much faster than the supply.
Harris Interactive conducted the online
survey on behalf of CareerBuilder, among
274 health care hiring managers and human
resource professionals and 576 healthcare
workers (employed full-time, not self-
employed, non-government) between Nov.1-
Nov. 30, 2012. Key survey ndings:
EMPLOYERS SCOUTING TALENT
AT OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
Employers may come knocking, solicited or
not. One in ve healthcare workers reported
they have been approached to work for anoth-
er employer in the last year when they had not
applied for a position with that organization.
MORE EMPLOYERS WILLING TO
INCREASE COMPENSATION
In an efort to retain and attract top talent
for skilled positions, healthcare employ-
ers expect to provide higher compensa-
tion for both current staf and prospective
employees. Seventy-six percent of health-
care employers plan to increase compensa-
tion for existing employees up from 65
percent last year while 53 percent will
ofer higher starting salaries for new health-
care employees up signicantly from 34
percent last year. Most increases will be 3
percent or less.
EMPLOYERS CREATING THE
RIGHT CANDIDATE INSTEAD OF
WAITING FOR ONE
Employers are taking measures to re-skill
workers themselves. Two-thirds of health-
care employers plan to train people who dont
have experience in healthcare and hire them
for positions within their organizations, up
from 33 percent last year.
EMPLOYERS STEPPING UP
RETENTION EFFORTS
Thirty-seven percent of healthcare employers
reported that top performers left their organi-
zations in 2012. While most healthcare work-
ers reported theyre generally satised with
their jobs, 39 percent said they feel under-
employed, and 20 percent said they plan on
switching jobs in the coming year. To stave
of an increase in voluntary turnover, 45 per-
cent of employers reported they are increas-
ing employee retention eforts including more
employee recognition, flexible schedules
and surveying employees to see whats most
important to them.
Chances are these two HIMSS attendees just took their careers to the next level.
Alego Health.................................................... 8
Anne Arundel Medical Center ........................ 8
University of Phoenix ...................................... 5
Cancer Treatment Centers of America ........... 9
Cedars-Sinai Health System .......................... 2
Colombia ....................................................... 14
CTG Healthcare Solutions ............................ 11
Entrust Healthcare ........................................ 18
HIMSS14 ....................................................... 19
HIMSS Career Fair ........................................ 23
HIMSS Job Mine ........................................... 20
HIMSS Media Booth ....................................... 7
HIMSS Online ............................................... 22
HIMSS Virtual Events .................................... 15
HSM Consulting ............................................ 11
Indiana Tech College of
Professional Studies ....................................... 4
Inovalon ......................................................... 10
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine ............. 21
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center ...... 6
Modernizing Medicine .................................. 16
North Shore LIJ Health Sys. ......................... 10
Nova Southeastern University ...................... 21
Orion Health .................................................... 8
ProHealth Care Inc........................................ 22
Sacred Heart University ................................ 21
Siemens Health Services .............................. 24
Springeld Clinic ........................................... 16
Stanley Healthcare Solutions ......................... 1
UC San Diego Extension .............................. 21
UNC Charlotte Health Informatics Program 21
University Hospital ........................................ 18
University of Phoenix ...................................... 5
University of South Carolina ......................... 21
Whos Hiring at HIMSS ................................. 13
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Such an enormous
undertaking can
require a helping hand
BY ERIN MCCANN,
Associate Editor, Healthcare IT News
T
HE DEPARTMENT of Health
and Human Ser vi ces
August decision finalizing
a one-year delay for ICD-10 has
given providers additional time
to make the necessary prepara-
tions for the switch, and, accord-
ing to a KLAS report released in
December, most of them plan to
use a third-party firm to help get
them there.
The report, ICD Consulting:
Roadmap to a Successful Tran-
sition, finds that to prepare
for the Oct. 1, 2014, deadline
for ICD-10, nearly two-thirds
(65 percent) of providers are
consulting a third-party to help
them successfully move to the
new coding system.
Other report findings show that
San Francisco-based professional
services firm Deloitte together
with Washington-based research
and consulting firm The Advisory
Board are among the top firms
chosen by providers for ICD-10
support.
The Advisory Board reported
that they currently have 89 mem-
ber institutions across consult-
ing engagements and its ICD-10
Compass solution, which includes
analytics and implementation
services.
The complexity of the new cod-
ing system and the initially pro-
posed October 2013 start date for
ICD-10 prompted Barry Blumen-
feld, MD, CIO of MaineHealth
an eight-hospital health system in
Maine to consult London-based
professional service firm Ernst &
Young for support. MaineHealth
commissioned a study by the firm
more than a year ago, which has
helped get their house in order.
Weve been working through
all of the other supporting sys-
Providers seek assistance for ICD-10 switch
tems, Blumenfeld told Health-
care IT News. Weve purchased
the tools that we need in terms
of being ready for our coders to
work in ICD-10.
He said MaineHealth could
have made the 2013 deadline,
but all-in-all, theyre relieved it
was pushed back to 2014. Worst
case, it just gives our folks in
medical records a little bit more
time to practice.
Industry officials say all the
processes that go into the ICD-
10 switchover make this a huge
undertaking for providers.
This diagnosis code is slated to
replace ICD-9 and expand the num-
ber of diagnosis and procedural
codes from 17,000 to some 155,000.
Its not the number, said
Blumenfeld in an interview with
Healthcare IT News last summer.
The complex addition of cod-
ing, he added, makes things
very complicated for physicians
choosing codes and will require
a lot of training and a lot of
insight into how these codes are
different.
Weve
purchased the
tools that we
need in terms
of being ready
for our coders
to work in
ICD-10.
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How health IT pros can improve interpersonal skills
I
TS ONE of those simple truths: Todays
healthcare chief information of cers need
strong interpersonal skills. Given the central
role information technology plays in organiza-
tions, the IT leader must be able to commu-
nicate efectively across a range of audiences.
Leadership rises and falls on the ability
to communicate, said Ed Marx, the nation-
ally recognized leader in healthcare IT and
sought-after speaker. You have to be very
well versed not just in the language of tech-
nology, but also in the language of business
and the language of the clinician.
Walking the walk is just half the equation.
Poor interpersonal skills put a stop to
career advancement, said Jim Turnbull,
the former HIMSS president and chair of
CHIMEs board of trustees. People have
climbed up the ladder of their organization
only to bump into a barrier because people
cant relate to them.
If anyone can ofer help, its Marx and Turn-
bull. Marx is the senior vice president and chief
information of cer for Texas Health Resources
and has served as the president of the Ohio and
Tennessee Chapters of HIMSS and chair of the
Membership Services Committee.
Turnbull is vice president and CIO of Salt
Lake City-based University of Utah Health
Care, and he has been named the John E. Gall
CIO of the Year, an annual award sponsored
by CHIME and HIMSS.
According to these two experts, many of
the challenges facing HIT professionals can
be addressed through four simple steps.
BE YOURSELF,
SHARE YOUR STORY
Long gone are the days of the aloof, all-busi-
ness executive.
The more transparent you are, the soon-
er youre going to win the hearts and minds
of those around you, Marx said. Im the
same person at work as I am with my fam-
ily or at church. I share the struggles and
successes Ive had, and that lets people get
to know me.
A good dose of humility never hurts,
Turnbull said. Weve all been in presenta-
tions where someones been coached to use
certain hand gestures to make certain points,
or felt the need to present in a way that seems
so unnatural for them. Just be yourself.
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
Being efective in the workplace starts with
one-on-one engagements.
It really helps to understand people, to
know their hobbies, to know a little about
their kids, Turnbull said. That relationship-
building is so important.
I share real stories, and Im really hon-
est, Marx said. To build trust, you have to
be honest. Obviously, when Im talking with
physicians, I share more about my clinical
background. With nance folks, I talk about
my MBA courses, and so on.
RESPECT YOUR AUDIENCE
Weve all seen it. Were in a meeting and the
IT person is speaking in his or her profes-
sional language, not ours. Eyes glaze over.
Smartphones come out.
People need to be sensitive to how theyre
being perceived, Turnbull said. This is a
big piece for me: Regardless of which audi-
ence youre speaking to, never speak down to
them. You have to be able to put yourself in
their shoes, and relate to them, and deliver
your message in a meaningful way.
Well-executed use of humor is a wonderful
tool, but stick to the self-deprecating kind.
Making fun of others simply isnt appreciated.
Ten years ago, I spent 90 percent of my
time talking to IT folks, 10 percent to busi-
ness, Marx said. Today, its 80 percent
non-IT, 20 percent IT. To have a career in
IT leadership, you need to be able to speak
many languages one for the IT side, one
for the clinical side, and one for the busi-
ness side.
WORK THE CRAFT
Turnbull is living proof strong interperson-
al skills can be learned. It takes deliberate
efort and practice. No one is born with
these skills, he said. It can be learned. It
takes deliberate efort, and discipline.
At lunch breaks at conferences, for exam-
ple, he makes a point to start conversations
and keep them rolling. At the of ce, his staf
gets ample opportunities to present and
receive feedback.
First, take advantage of all the resourc-
es HIMSS has to ofer, Marx said. Second,
apply to speak every chance you get. The
more you do it, the better youll get. Third,
take a course through Dale Carnegie or some
other reputable organization. These things
force you to practice and get better.
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P
ROFESSIONAL GROWTH is an
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ability to have data at your
ngertips to learn and grow from is
also invaluable to the process. HIMSS
has a variety of white papers, position
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nurture a career in healthcare IT.
One example of this is the HIMSS
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pertaining to a variety of healthcare
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to succeed. HIMSS professional
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many authoritative sources, includ-
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What it takes to launch a
healthcare IT graduate program
BY STEPHEN C. BURROWS, Sacred Heart University
A
S I COMPLETE THE FIRST SEMESTER teaching in a
new graduate program in healthcare information
technology, I am reminded of the enormity and
importance of the work that has been accomplished
at my university to launch a masters degree program in
healthcare information systems.
I recently attended a presentation that
discussed the implementation philosophy
and approach of one of the industrys lead-
ing Health Care Information System vendors.
Id like to borrow a few of their points, add
my own and then apply this to the work thats
been done to develop my universitys gradu-
ate program to its current state:
DONT REINVENT THE WHEEL
This one seems pretty obvious but may often
be forgotten. At rst glance, it seems logical
but can often be overlooked. When looking to
create anything, see who might have done the
work before. In terms of the above mentioned
HCIS vendor, look to those who have already
implemented. Learn from their mistakes,
and capitalize from their triumphs. When
it comes to designing the graduate program,
several established health/medical informat-
ics programs were consulted. Curricula were
evaluated and compared and the best topics
and classes selected.
STAND ON THE SHOULDERS
OF PREDECESSORS
We can all remember attending the local
Fourth of July parade as a child. If you werent
fortunate to get a seat up front you might
have missed the entire show. That is until
you were hoisted onto your parents shoul-
ders. The view from up there was staggering!
This same concept applies to implementing a
hospital IT system or developing a healthcare
information technology graduate program.
Draw on the wisdom of those who have gone
before you. When the HIS program was pre-
sented to the state department of higher edu-
cation for approval, the diferent components
(program structure, curriculum, budget and
preliminary schedule) were all placed into
a predetermined template containing these
critical items that the university had created
based on past experience. The template pro-
vided a uniform methodology for gathering
and submitting these key pieces of data in
order to gain the states approval.
LEARN FROM OTHERS
As a program director who is new to the role,
this one particularly applies to me and for
others taking on new challenges. This goes
hand in glove with standing on (and lean-
ing against) the shoulders of those who have
come before. All too often those in a new role
want to put their stamp on the work they
are doing. My advice: Talk to those who have
been there and learn from them! Listen to
(not just hear) what they have to say.
What Ive found is that each hour of lec-
ture (especially for a new educator) typically
represents about 15 hours of prep time! This
doesnt even include the amount of time after
the class reviewing and grading papers and
other student work. I was very fortunate to
have a number of mentors that helped guide
me through this process and were available
for consultation throughout my rst semester
of teaching. I just had to keep my ears open
and the questions coming!
LISTEN TO THE
ULTIMATE CUSTOMER
In the academic environment, the student is
typically thought of as the customer. For the
purpose of this discussion, I refer to the ulti-
mate customer the chief information of cer
who will ultimately hire the student graduat-
ing with a masters degree from the program.
Since the eld of HIT isnt yet regulated by
accrediting organizations in the same way as
other healthcare disciplines are (nursing, phys-
ical therapy, occupational therapy), curricular
topics arent dictated. Therefore the question,
What is to be taught? in my universitys
HIS program largely comes from this group
of people. Preparing for the task of creating
the programs classes, I sought the guidance
and input of an advisory council. The council
consisted of a number of hospital and medical
center CIOs, directors of medical or nursing
informatics and directors of regional health-
care information exchanges. These are the indi-
viduals who are tasked with creating the vision
for the use of technology in their organization.
Who better to consult when deciding what
students should be taught? Again, referring to
No. 3 above ask the questions and listen to
the answer! Take the advice!
There is an adage attributed to a num-
ber of different cultures that says: Treat
the earth well. It was not given to you by
your parents but loaned to you by your chil-
dren. As citizens of this planet we have
been entrusted with the viability of future
generations. Reecting on the work thats
been accomplished to bring my universitys
HIS program to fruition, I believe this quote
is particularly apropos not only to this new
masters program but to all students, to edu-
cation in general and to our profession. We
are all stewards of the future!
Stephen Burrows, is chair and program director of
healthcare information systems at Sacred Heart
Universitys College of Health Professions.
There is an adage attributed to a number of different cultures
that says: Treat the earth well. It was not given to you by your
parents but loaned to you by your children. I believe this quote
is particularly apropos not only to this new masters program but
to all students, to education in general and to our profession.
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Monday morning is here. But are you?
O
F ALL HIS ACHIEVEMENTS over
his 32-year career in infor-
mation technology, Rick
Schooler is perhaps most proud
of his reputation as a Monday
morning guy. As a younger man,
Schooler rst learned the term as a
compliment from his CEO.
Thats the kind of person who,
regardless of how last week went,
comes into the ofce Monday morn-
ing understanding its a new Mon-
day, Schooler said. You under-
stand that rstly, our work is about
the people we serve and the people
we treat. Secondly its about the
business. The business is taking care
of patients, keeping them well and
xing them when theyre broken.
Its safe to say Schooler has paid
tribute to that CEOs assessment
by building a career as a forward-
looking healthcare executive. A
member of HIMSS since 1992 and of
CHIME since 1994, Schooler has a
long history of contributions to both
organizations as well as to state and
regional boards. The vice president
and CIO of Orlando Health, Schooler
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HIMSS John E. Gall, Jr. CIO of the
Year Award. Who better, then, to
discuss the evolving role of IT in the
business of healthcare?
Information technology has
become central and core to any
healthcare organizations success,
Schooler said. If IT is not effec-
tively led, if the CIO is not focusing
eforts in the right areas to enable
the organization to fulll its objec-
tives, theres going to be a problem.
Schooler ofers seven points to
help ensure efective IT leadership.
KNOW THE BUSINESS
Understanding information tech-
nology is important, but IT exists
to empower business objectives.
By knowing the larger business
of their organization, CIOs can
more effectively set and manage
expectations.
BE CREDIBLE
Know your craft, and know how it
is helping the organization achieve
its objectives. As you know, execu-
tive staf doesnt want to know how
IT works. They want to know how
IT is working for the organization.
UNDERSTAND PROCESS
By knowing how the various parts
of the business work, you better
understand how processes might be
improved. Those who fail to under-
stand concepts such as Lean Six
Sigma, on a working level if not an
expert level, are going to be viewed as
people who arent quite up to snuf.
MAINTAIN FOCUS
One of the easiest mistakes to make
is losing sight of long-term objectives
while managing the crisis of the day.
Efective CIOs are staf magicians,
keeping costs down while striving
toward strategic initiatives, putting
out the daily res along the way.
WEAR THE RIGHT HAT
For a seat at the executive table,
understand you are above all a
business administrator. Your area
of expertise is IT, but your primary
value is as a healthcare strategist.
You need to be able discuss with
other executives issues that are at
the core of the organizations strat-
egy and vision. As CIO, you need to
know the programs and platforms
that enable both.
SPUR INNOVATION
Top CIOs work with others
across the organization to stimu-
late innovation. In this role, you
encourage and excite people about
new ways of doing things.
BUILD BRIDGES
Effective executives can speak
with a broad range of people, from
board members and chaplains to
nurses and environmental servic-
es technician. Ultimately, execu-
tives are measured by what you
get done and how you get it done.
How you get things done will
determine how much more you
will be allowed to get done. Dont
confuse personality with style.
While personality traits may be
inborn, an efective management
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HANCES ARE, THE MAJORITY OF job seekers in the healthcare IT industry have been employed
before. The whole process rsum writing, applying, interviewing, etc. isnt new and
hasnt really changed much. Its not a magical or foolproof process either. If youve been
on the job market for a while and arent having success, its time to look at what youve
been doing and it might be time for a reboot. Go back to the basics.
Look at your rsum again, and have a peer review it too. Is the objective generic? Are you
highlighting the right skills for the positions youre applying for? Review it as if you are an HR
person or recruiter who usually gives rsums a 10 second cursory glance. What stands out?
Are you applying for the right positions? You might be under or over qualied. Be realistic.
I recently helped my teenage son with his job search. Hes still in high school and doesnt have
any prior work experience. His dad and I role-played on interviewing him and advised him on
how he should present himself including attire, body language, speaking clearly, listening to the
questions being asked and being able to respond without a lot of ums and uhs.
We also emphasized the importance of following up on his application. I put together a
spreadsheet for him (he looked at me like I had three heads) to track where he applied, when
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allison.pilitsis@medtechmedia.com
WEST/MIDWEST
Maryrose Whittaker
207-688-6270 x245
maryrose.whittaker@medtechmedia.com
JobMine
P R O D U C E D I N PA R T N E R S H I P WI T H H E A L T H C A R E I T N E WS
JobMine
P R O D U C E D I N PA R T N E R S H I P WI T H H E A L T H C A R E I T N E WS
Kersti Winny, Academic Programs Administrator
Division of Health Sciences Informatics
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
2024 East Monument Street, Suite 1-200
Baltimore, MD 21205
P: 410.502.3768
The Division offers a PhD, two Master of Sci-
ence degrees, and the Post Baccalaureate
Certicate in Clinical Informatics. Visit our
website at http://dhsi.med.jhmi.edu/ for de-
tails.
Division of Health
Sciences Informatics
School of Medicine
Nova Southeastern University
Biomedical Informatics Program
3200 South University Drive, Suite 1518
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2018
P: 800.356.0026 ext. 21032
E: msbi@nova.edu
http://medicine.nova.edu/msbi
The Program offers both online and onsite
courses, enabling working professionals to
obtain the masters degree without career
disruption. Graduate certicates in Medical
Informatics and Public Health Informatics,
and M.S.N. in Nursing Informatics are also
offered.
Sacred Heart University
Kathleen Dilks, MS
dilksk@sacredheart.edu
5151 Park Avenue
Faireld, CT 06825
www.sacredheart.edu
MS in Healthcare Information Systems:
Executive Hybrid combining online discussion
& only four cohort classes per trimester.
Perfect for the working adult and
manageable for those who live out of state.
UNC Charlotte
UNC Charlotte Health Informatics Program
Joshua Hertel, Program Director
The Graduate School
9201 University City Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28223
P: 704.687.8763
E: healthinformaticspsm@uncc.edu
http://hi.uncc.edu
Interdisciplinary, ground-breaking curricu-
lum and in-the-eld training integrates the
healthcare, informatics and business skills
necessary to offer students incredible oppor-
tunities for success.
University of South Carolina
Master of Health Information Technology
Integrated Information Technology
IT-oLogy Tower, Suite 1010
1301 Gervais Street
Columbia, SC 29201
P: 803-777-5559
E: nhikmet@sc.edu
USCs interdisciplinary Graduate Studies in
Health Information Technology delivers lead-
ers, cutting-edge thinkers and practical prob-
lem solvers with expertise in both information
technology and healthcare systems.
UC San Diego Extension
Taylor Christensen or Nicole Mitchell
9500 Gilman Dr, Dept 0170E
La Jolla, CA 92093
P: 858.534.9358 or 858.534.9276
E: nmitchell@ucsd.edu or
stchristensen@ucsd.edu
extension.ucsd.edu/HealthcareIT
UCSDs HIT Certicate Program, available
entirely online, gives students real world sce-
nario-based instruction from expert industry
leaders providing the foundation for success
in the industry.
Health IT investment on rise in Europe
Hospitals turning to
professionals for help
BY MIKE MILIARD,
Managing Editor, Healthcare IT News
The market for health IT profession-
al services is on the rise in Europe,
according to a recent report from
Frost & Sullivan, driven by provid-
ers trying to improve care delivery
and lower costs. Still, adoption
levels arent what they could be,
thanks to tight budgets.
Exploring changes across the
pond such as consolidation and the
adoption of inorganic growth mod-
els, Frost & Sullivans Analysis of
the European Healthcare IT Profes-
sional Services Market nds that
the European market saw revenues
of $1.58 billion in 2011 and should
reach $1.93 billion by 2017.
Hospitals are now increas-
ingly dependent on IT solutions to
support them day-to-day, reduce
human errors, limit operational
costs and stay ahead in terms of
technology, said Frost & Sullivan
Research Analyst Somsainathan
C.K. As the penetration of health-
care IT rises, hospitals are investing
in professional services to optimize
the use of these solutions.
The study nds that as Euro-
pean hospitals increasingly see the
importance of using the right com-
munication and technology solu-
tions, they are turning to health-
care IT professionals to select the
models best suited to their needs.
The need to update existing tech-
nology to boost efciency and lower
costs is also driving the growth of IT
professional services on the conti-
nent, ofcials say. Frost & Sullivan
nds that this will have a benecial
impact on the training segment,
in particular, since when a new
technology is acquired, hospital
staf needs to be trained to use the
upgraded version.
Still, a major and continu-
ing challenge for the Europeans
remains shrinking healthcare
budgets, according to the report.
These have adversely afected the
revenues and the margins earned by
industry participants.
Lower cash inows have moti-
vated hospital CIOs to revisit invest-
ments into IT solutions and servic-
es, said Somsainathan. Simultane-
ously, the market is being negatively
affected by certain pre-conceived
end user notions. For instance, some
IT services, especially training and
consulting, are perceived as add-
ing very limited value to existing IT
infrastructure and solutions.
This points to a need for cost
effective solutions that promote
clinical and cost efciencies, the
study nds. Service providers, on
their part, will have to place cost
optimization atop of their agendas.
Newer architecture and deliv-
ery models, such as cloud services,
will revive the market for health-
care IT professional services in
the near future, as more and more
hospitals are looking to improve
their technology set up, said Som-
sainathan. Ultimately, the need to
reduce costs through the efective
use of technology and the optimum
utilisation of nancial resources
will help in improving the penetra-
tion rate of IT professional services
in Europe.

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Orleans continues to move forward with the hopes
of supporting a healthcare IT workforce that is col-
laborative, expansive and recognizes the continued
need for career training for available and upcoming health
IT jobs in New Orleans.
The BioDistrict New Orleans has signed a
memorandum of understanding with HIMSS
to advance workforce health IT initiatives
anticipated to grow in the next several years
in BioDistrict New Orleans. The agreement
focuses on educational, career support and
online initiatives before and during the 2013
Annual HIMSS Conference & Exhibition.
The synergies between the two organi-
zations focus on career development and
resources ofered by HIMSS, recognizing the
ongoing demand for skilled health IT employ-
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1,500 acres spanning the downtown and mid-
city areas of New Orleans and focuses on the
development of the bioscience industry in
New Orleans that will provide world-class
bioscience research and development; local,
regional, and global healthcare delivery; and
stable, high-paying jobs for professionals,
managers and workers representing a wide
range of skills.
HIMSS will work with the BioDistrict to
provide career development resources through
white papers, online webinars and other online
and career-supporting tools such as incorporat-
ing the HIT Body of Knowledge into the cur-
riculum. This in turn will better equip current
professionals to learn, grow and advance in
their health IT careers. The agreement also uses
the added HIMSS Career Services oferings such
as the HIMSS JobMine listings, online mentor-
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resources that can be used in the BioDistrict.
At HIMSS13, BioDistrict will be part of the
conference Career Services Institute, a full-
day program on Tuesday, March 4, 2013. The
Career Services Institute will feature Peggy
Parks, a nationally recognized career coach,
and will support networking opportunities
for all participants.
This partnership with HIMSS will serve as
an example of how BioDistrict New Orleans
is creating opportunities for workforce devel-
opment and training to build a successful
biosciences industry in New Orleans, said
James P. McNamara, president and CEO
of BioDistrict New Orleans. Through our
work with HIMSS, new companies will be
recruited, creating more high paying jobs in
the bioscience and healthcare IT industry and
providing the foundation for viable careers
for the people of New Orleans.
The New Orleans Chamber of Com-
merce is happy to facilitate a relationship
of this magnitude to benet the residents of
our city, state and region. Anytime there is
a chance for economic development and job
creation, especially in the growing health-
care IT industry, its considered a win for
the future of New Orleans, said Ben John-
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of Commerce.
So stay tuned as more information and pro-
gramming come into sight, as the planning is
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