It’s Epic’s 40th birthday this year, and they’re celebrating with another exciting year of Epic UGM. The conference begins on Monday, August 26th, and concludes on Thursday, August 29th. Just like previous years, the conference is taking place in Verona, Wisconsin at Epic’s campus. Epic is hosting the event, and executives, directors, clinical staff, and […]
In this tech-obsessed world, you’re always glued to at least one of your electronic devices. You’re constantly notified of an email, text, call, meeting—the list goes on. Even some fitness trackers now let you know when you’re receiving a phone call. While it’s imperative to stay in the loop during the workweek, you deserve some […]
The healthcare industry created one in seven jobs in the United States in 2018, totaling 29,000 new jobs each month. If those numbers aren’t enough to impress you, the projections for the next several years are even more promising. The aging population is creating greater demand for healthcare services, and pairing that with advancements in […]
Mega-projects are increasingly common in healthcare IT as hospitals and health systems implement multi-million dollar and sometimes billion dollar EHRs and other enterprise solutions. Successful projects are more common than failures, but when a large-scale initiative truly goes off the rails, there are considerable costs—human and financial—that can stagger an organization for years. The Project […]
Healthcare organizations need technology solutions that can integrate data across departments and facilities to improve efficiency, cut costs, and enhance patient care. An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system provides these benefits and more by connecting key business functions—including finance, HR, supply chain, and clinical systems—under a unified digital infrastructure. For IT, HR and supply chain […]
It’s finally spring, and that means it's time for growth and new opportunities. For job seekers, it's also a good time to refresh your job search strategies by revisiting key tools like your resume, social profiles and your interview approach. Finding a new job can seem daunting at times. Applying, interviewing and showing your best […]
Looking for an edge in a competitive hiring environment? Personal branding is one way to stand out from others. Now we're not saying you should design a logo for yourself (although you can). Instead, we're talking about building name recognition by establishing credentials as an expert in your field and sharing your expertise with others. […]
As the EHR implementation wave begins to crest, hospitals and health systems are again turning their attention and resources to ERP projects, says Healthcare IT Leaders Principal, Brad Elster. "Many of our clients have been through the EHR implementation cycle, and are now looking to optimize their back office." ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solutions cover […]
Healthcare IT Leaders, a KLAS-rated health IT consulting and workforce solutions firm, is pleased to announce its inclusion in the Kronos Workforce Dimensions Technology Partner Network. The designation highlights the continued expansion of the Healthcare IT Leaders ERP practice for hospitals and health systems. “We’re excited to be part of the Kronos network. When customers […]
Women make up less than 20 percent of U.S. tech jobs, even though they make up more than half of the U.S. workforce. The stats are even more shocking at the top of the food chain—of the CEOs who lead Fortune 500 companies, only 24 are women. But times are changing and many leaders, especially […]
It’s said that “failing to plan is planning to fail,” and that’s certainly true in large-scale health IT projects. In my experience, one of the biggest possible failure points in any project is an inadequate resource plan. Paying scant attention to—or simply underestimating—the staffing requirements for any major initiative may cause serious delays and frustration. […]
"Everybody knows what a recruiter is," says Christine Woods. "What makes us different at Healthcare IT Leaders is that we are Consultant Advisors." Okay. But just what is a Consultant Advisor? "It's someone who is going to build a relationship with a candidate and help ensure his or her success," explains Justin Couch, Director […]