10 Healthcare Companies Hiring IT Talent in 2018

With an aging population, advancement in technology, and high medical spending, the healthcare industry became the largest employer in the United States in 2018. For the first time, healthcare surpassed manufacturing and retail as the top source of job creation and growth in the country. And by 2026, the industry is expected to create nearly […]

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Epic UGM 2018 Planning Guide

No your calendar isn't off:  Epic UGM 18 kicks off about a month earlier this year than previous years. The conference begins on August 27, 2018 and ends on August 30, 2018. Executives, directors, clinical staff, and others with a strategic focus in Epic are invited to attend this event in Verona, Wisconsin that attracts close […]

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The Urgency of Interoperability

The word “interoperability” means different things to different people. By definition in the IT world it is the ability of computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information. While most healthcare providers want and understand the importance of EHR interoperability, most also say (according to this 2017 survey) that current interoperability solutions […]

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How to Get ServiceNow Certified

ServiceNow, a fast-growing leader in IT Service Management (ITSM), is rapidly expanding its footprint in health care. Many hospitals use the company’s cloud-based IT service and operations platform to automate management of EHR applications and other clinical software assets. ServiceNow’s HR Delivery product is also widely used by hospital Human Resources departments.   NJ-based startup […]

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New Hires Add Deep Cerner Experience at Healthcare IT Leaders

Healthcare IT Leaders today announced the hire of three Cerner-experienced consulting executives to further enhance the firm’s fast-growing Cerner consulting practice: Ken Boyett, General Manager, Cerner Practice Ken offers our clients unmatched perspective and experience gained from a 26-year career at Cerner Corporation, where he worked directly with founder Neil Patterson and other long-tenured executives […]

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Justin Couch | Consultant Advisor Spotlight

  "We love building relationships with the candidates we work with," says Justin Couch, Recruiting Manager at Healthcare IT Leaders. He leads a team of Consultant Advisors who recruit and match our expert consultants to client projects. When he's not reeling in the perfect candidate, he's casting a line in a different way. Justin is […]

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7 Health Tech Podcasts You Should Be Listening To

Keeping up with the changes in the tech industry, especially in the healthcare IT realm, is a never-ending battle. There’s always a new trend, tool, or system to learn about and when you only have a couple of hours of free time during the day, it’s hard to dedicate that time to education. That’s where […]

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How to Win Your Next Phone Interview

Interviewing can be nerve-wracking, especially when it’s over the phone and you don’t have the benefit of sitting across from the interviewer to pick up on subtle cues or body language. However, there are plenty of ways you can win your next phone interview. We asked our consultant advisors their top tips and advice. Here’s […]

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The State of Tech Salaries in 2018

Every year, HIMSS and Dice release surveys on compensation and salaries for professionals in the technology and healthcare IT industries. We’ve pulled the most interesting information from these surveys to understand the state of tech salaries in 2018. Find out who is making the most money in the industry and the skills they have. Below […]

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Neika Powell | Consultant Advisor Spotlight

 "The role changes every day," says Consultant Advisor Neika Powell of her recruiting responsibilities at Healthcare IT Leaders. And while the varied tasks and rapid pace of the job might seem overwhelming to some, Neika thrives in a fast-moving environment. Her need for speed is evident outside of the office as well. She rides motorcycles […]

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Changing Careers: How to Transition from Clinician to Health IT Professional

While building out my team of Epic trainers at a past implementation, one of my best hires was a Nursing Manager from inside the organization. She had no formal background in software training, but her clinical knowledge and understanding of nursing workflows, combined with her natural communication and teaching skills, made her an outstanding trainer. […]

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