Advice for Aspiring CMIOs

Recently, my colleague Steve Peters, chief medical information officer, Mayo Clinic, and I discussed our life experiences as CMIOs.  We talked about how the role has evolved along with changing technology and the transition to nearly universal adoption of electronic health records by large health centers. I asked Steve to share his insights on ' what makes a great CMIO in 2020 ' and captured his thoughts for you." I have thought about the ' post-EHR ' CMIO as most large centers and hospitals have moved on from the initial implementation.   Here are a few thoughts:1.    Serves as the primary physician champion for all major clinical information technology projects, including EHR implementation and information security.2.    Assists in development of IT strategy and planning.3.    Acts as an advocate for protection of patient privacy and the security of protected health information.4.    Supports various regulatory compliance activities including HIPAA, Meaningful Use, and billing compliance.5.    Represents the medical community and serves as an advocate in the promoting the use of information technology in the clinical setting.6.    Partners with leaders in the effective adoption of information technology solutions in support of clinical care, research and education.7.    Serves as a physician champion in the developme...
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