Role of a Chief Medical Informatics Officer (CMIO) A Chief Medical Informatics Officer (CMIO) is typically a physician or a nurse who reports to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and the Chief Medical Officer (CMO). The CMIO works with the CIO as a team to develop strategies to help implement new technology for health care staff. This role is less information technology oriented, as it focuses more on overcoming potential barriers. Along with overcoming barriers, this role also provides education and feedback to the staff. This role includes the evaluation of medical technology, developing policies, and security (Hoyt & Yoshihasi, 2014). Throughout this paper, the responsibilities, qualifications, key activities, …show more content…
In 2002, a Certified Professional in Health Information Systems (CPHIMS) certification exam was created for this role. There are two different requirements to get into this position. The first one requires a bachelor’s degree and five years of information management experience, with two years being specifically in health care. The second one requires a graduate degree with three years of information management experience, with two years being specifically in health care (Hoyt & Yoshihasi, 2014). A person that holds the title of CMIO needs to have in depth knowledge of the evolving health care world, be self-directed, have strong problem solving skills, have effective communication skills, and they should also be a leader as well (Columbia University, …show more content…
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Recommend which system is the best choice to meet meaningful use requirements in this particular setting. Both Cerner and CPSI have helped hospitals meet CMS Stage 1 and Stage 2 requirements. However, Cerner provides a modular concept that larger hospitals are using more than complete inpatient systems to achieve MU (Zieger, 2013). In 2014, EHR vendors said eight hospitals had attested to MU Stage 2, and Cerner was used twice as much as CPSI (Gregg, 2014). Concerning Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE), CPSI System had the broadest reach in community hospitals; nevertheless, the software was missing functionality and usability (KLSA Enterprises, 2010, p. 6). Therefore, CPSI’s CPOE was significantly below the market-average due to low physician satisfaction (KLAS Enterprises, 2010, p. 6). KLAS Enterprises (2010, p. 2) reported Cerner clients were happier the more they adopted CPOE.
Generally, the development and adoption of Clinical Decision Support (CDS) systems is based on the necessity and essence of technical standards in enhancing healthcare. However, the various health IT tools must comply with some data interchange standards in order to enhance access to clinical records, lessen clinical errors and risks to patient safety, and promote innovation in “individual-based” care (Hammond, Jaffe & Kush, 2009, p.44). The need for compliance with standards is fueled by their role in enabling aggregation of informa...
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Introduction “Health informatics is the science that underlies the academic investigation and practical application of computing and communications technology to healthcare, health education and biomedical research” (UofV, 2012). This broad area of inquiry incorporates the design and optimization of information systems that support clinical practice, public health and research; understanding and optimizing the way in which biomedical data and information systems are used for decision-making; and using communications and computing technology to better educate healthcare providers, researchers and consumers. Although there are many benefits of bringing in electronic health systems there are glaring issues that associate with these systems. The
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CareGroup was formed on the basis of three major Massachusetts hospitals; Beth Israel, Deaconess, and Mount Auburn (McFarlan, F. Warren, and Robert D. Austin, pg.1). After a surprising merger of Mass General and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, all three hospitals in CareGroup suffered great financial losses (McFarlan, F. Warren, and Robert D. Austin, pg.2). Due to the multi-million dollar financial losses, CareGroup felt they needed a change, which is when they added Halamka to their team, naming him their CIO (McFarlan, F. Warren, and Robert D. Austin, pg.3). Being in a financial state of duress, it is undoubtedly crucial for a new CIO to have the technical skills and knowledge needed to manage a health care facility. In reference to this point, Halamka had stated, “…I know all the technologies, I program in 12 languages, and I’ve written books on Unix system administration. I’m a doctor, so I understand the clinical domain and the technical requirements” (McFarlan, F. Warren, and Robert D. Austin, pg.3). Clearly this exemplifies his qualifications as the newly instated CIO.
Currently, we use the electronic health record system called Computer Programs and Systems, Inc. (CPSI). CPSI is “a l...
. CMIO (the chief medical information officer) is a new position in healthcare setting but plays just important of a role when it comes to leading the clinical information system. CMIO is more involved in direct contact with physicians when it comes to latest EHR system updates that helps them better perform their
The objective of the MCEG is to provide channels to exchange information between managed care/health plan information systems executives and to provide opportunity for personal networking. MCEG provides a forum to develop policy which relates to the use of information technology and healthcare. MCEG provides feedback to vendor sponsors and other vendors on the trends and types of technology needed to ensure that their products and strategies meet their customer’s present and future managed care needs. Additionally, their objective is to “educate executives on clinical and administrative trends in health care, new and emerging technologies, and other pertinent information to assist in achieving the key goals of cost containment, effective service and high quality health care.” (Why We Matter, 2011)
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... The HIM professional may also pursue a position as chief information officer within a managed care organization. The health information professional's role has greatly succeeded and is very beneficial to the MCO.
The present environments for healthcare organizations contain many forces demanding unprecedented levels of change. These forces include changing demographics, increased customer outlook, increased competition, and strengthen governmental pressure. Meeting these challenges will require healthcare organizations to go through fundamental changes and to continuously inquire about new behavior to produce future value. Healthcare is an information-intensive process. Pressures for management in information technology are increasing as healthcare organizations feature to lower costs, improve quality, and increase access to care. Healthcare organizations have developed better and more complex. Information technology must keep up with the dual effects of organizational complication and continuous progress in medical technology. The literature review will discuss how health care organizations can provide effective care by the intellectual use of information.
My overall vision is to develop and promote information technology solutions to better improve health outcomes, patient safety, and prevention of medical errors in underserved countries. In closing, Health informatics and Health Information Management is an exciting program that is designed to provide me with a suite of resources to help me develop essential leadership, teamwork, and healthcare management skills that will help me to become successful leader in healthcare
To better understand the roles needed to enhance the public health infrastructure; one must first know the purpose of a health informatician. An informatician is a person who studies or work in the field of informatics. According to the American Medical Informatics Association Inc., “Public Health Informatics is the application of informatics in areas of public health, including surveillance, prevention, preparedness, and health promotion. Public health informatics and the related population informatics, work on information and technology issues from the perspective of groups of individuals” (2016). In order to build a solid infrastructure
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is reshaping the health care system in the United States at an accelerating rate. In earlier times US Healthcare system was more focused on intervention of diseases, but now it is moving more towards preventive approach and I see Health IT as the most important tool that can lead this change. I strongly believe that my professional goals, range and depth of my experience and knowledge is an asset and my enthusiasm for the field makes me an ideal candidate for the Master of Professional Studies in Technology Management (Health Information Technology) program at Georgetown University.