Former Cerner executive tapped to lead consulting firm in next phase of growth Healthcare IT Leaders is proud to announce the hiring of Ben Hilmes, MHA, FACHE, as the company’s President. Mr. Hilmes brings over 25 years of senior healthcare leadership and technology experience to the role and will be responsible for driving growth and […]
Healthcare organizations face new challenges in staffing their IT support needs. Many of our clients have begun to turn to Application Managed Services (AMS) as an alternative to traditional Epic staffing. With an effective AMS model, health systems of all sizes can improve customer support, satisfaction, and cost savings. In our recent webinar, hosted by […]
Editors note: This blog was originally published on October 20, 2022. Since then, UKG Dimensions has been renamed to UKG Pro Workforce Management or UKG Pro WFM. On October 20, 2022, Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) announced plans to retire its Workforce Central product. Our guide below addresses common questions about the end of support for […]
According to a recent SHRM survey, nearly half of U.S. employees plan to seek remote work in their next job. The implication for employers is clear: adapt or lose out on available talent. At the height of the pandemic, many healthcare IT organizations pivoted to some degree of remote work for non-essential employees. But many […]
“Tell me about a time when…” Do you initially panic when you hear this simple phrase during an interview? Even if you’re well prepared, a simple situational question could throw you a curveball in an otherwise flawless interview experience. But there’s no reason to stress. The STAR Method is one you can master in order […]
Implementing an electronic health record (EHR) system is an intensive undertaking, especially for large healthcare organizations. Health systems often report EHR implementation costs far exceeding budgets. Why is this? EHR roll-outs face considerable challenges, including cost overages, timeline issues, workflow disruption, staff resistance, and technical difficulties. In this blog post, we explore strategies to navigate […]
Electronic health records (EHRs) sit at the core of healthcare's ongoing digital transformation as a technology that promises tremendous benefits for large hospitals, health systems, and public health organizations. By transitioning to digital records, healthcare organizations can unlock innovations in patient care, research, cost savings, convenience, and overall efficiency. In this blog post, we will […]
Throughout her 20+ years working in the recruitment space, Andrea MacMillan, director of our permanent search practice, has never seen a labor market quite like this. We spoke with her recently about the current challenges and opportunities facing employers and candidates alike. What’s your assessment of the current hiring market? I have never seen a […]
The decision to purchase an Epic Systems electronic medical record (EMR) is typically one of the largest strategic investments a hospital or health system will make. With Epic at the center of your patient care strategy, you will want to hire the best and brightest Epic-skilled talent you can find. But here's the problem: so […]
The road from identifying the need for new software to end-user adoption is an intensive quest during which your team will need to scale several barriers to success. Yet, the biggest hurdle you’ll face isn’t what you’d expect. What often causes transformational IT engagements to falter isn’t time, resources, or funding—it’s people and their resistance […]
Most folks own an old, beloved pair of shoes. Looking past the worn soles and tearing seams, we hold onto these relics because we can’t bear throwing them out (so much history!) and the initial discomfort of breaking in new footwear (not to mention the upfront price). Holding onto outdated and underperforming human capital management […]
As healthcare organizations aim to effectively rollout, optimize, and manage electronic health record (EHR) systems, partnering with an experienced external consulting and training firm can be invaluable. During major initiatives like EHR implementations, upgrades, or transitions, leadership must ensure their staff is thoroughly trained while minimizing disruptions to clinical workflows. However, most IT departments are […]