Health System CIO

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Garnering CHIME Innovator of the Year honors What does being innovative mean? Focus on telehealth — “How do we get these sub-specialists in front of the kids who can’t walk in here” Improving access to care while cutting costs The importance of a clear organizational vision Earlier this year, Ed Martinez received the 2012 Innovator of the Year Award from CHIME for his efforts in leading the mHealth program that is transforming the way care is practiced at Miami Children’s Hospital.

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LinkousThink

DECEMBER 13, 2012

As we go into this holiday season the U.S. “fiscal cliff” has taken center stage inside the Washington, DC beltway. Pundits, lobbyists and bureaucrats are gathered together around late night fires eating roasted marshmallows and sharing horror stories about what will happen come January 1st. Each one is trying to top the other with tales of the dreaded effects of the cliff.

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Health System CIO

DECEMBER 11, 2012

The problem with HIEs Industry trends — “I think you’re going to see a lot of continued acquisition and rip and replace of systems” Thoughts on telemedicine “Most of my time is spent on regulatory compliance” Having a full plate with MU, RAC audits, eRx “Integration is the only way to survive” In today’s world, logging more than 20 years with the same health system is no easy feat.

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