Why Soft Skills Matter for Healthcare IT Professionals

Your SQL is superb, your C++ skills are “A+” and your Epic certifications are certifiably impeccable. But a resume packed with impressive technical skills may not be enough for long-term success, according to Mike Cooper, Healthcare IT Leaders Chief Quality Officer. “Soft skills get short shrift, but they're just as important (as technical skills), says […]

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Delivering Christmas Trees and Holiday Cheer with Healthcare IT Leaders

Tis the season, ya'll! Our Atlanta team shared the joy of the holidays in a big way this past week by delivering Christmas trees (with stands and ornaments) to deserving kids through the charity, Christmas Tree Santas. The founders at Healthcare IT Leaders also happen to be the founders of the Santas, a non-profit we set up six years ago to deliver […]

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Healthcare IT Leaders Awarded Contract from GSA for Health IT Services

Healthcare IT Leaders, a national IT consulting and recruitment firm for leading healthcare employers, today announced it has been awarded the GSA IT Schedule 70 – Health IT Special Item Number (SIN) 132-56 for Healthcare IT Services (GSA HITS) Procurement officers, agency contracting officers and other buyers of health IT services will be able to […]

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Healthcare IT Leaders Adds Epic Training and Activation Expertise

Healthcare IT Leaders, a national IT consulting and recruitment firm for leading healthcare employers, today announced the hire of Vicki Davis as Vice President for EMR Training and Activation. In this role, Davis will help hospitals prepare and train their end-users for EMR activation, adoption and long-term success. Davis comes to Healthcare IT Leaders with […]

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What is Epic OpTime?

Epic OpTime is Epic Systems’ operating room management system combining clinical and decision support tools with integrated scheduling for the management of hospital operating rooms and ambulatory surgical centers. OpTime is the top ranked surgery management solution in the 2015-16 Best in KLAS report from KLAS Enterprises. According to Epic’s product catalog, OpTime gives users […]

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6 Things to Look For at the Cerner Health Conference (CHC ’16)

Cerner innovations and client success stories take center stage in Kansas City from Nov 14 -17 at the 31st Cerner Health Conference (CHC). Some 340 diverse education sessions are planned, the majority of which will be led by Cerner clients. If you’re a registered attendee, you should download the conference mobile app in advance to plot out your […]

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Our 15 Most Popular Posts About Epic Systems

We know your time is limited, so maybe you haven’t read every post we’ve ever written about Epic Systems. That's okay because our most popular, most shared, and most read posts about Epic are now all in one place—right here. Enjoy this Epic compilation. How to Become Epic Certified In healthcare IT circles, Epic certification […]

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How to Ask for Useful Feedback at Work

Whether you're a first-time consultant or a long-time, full-time employee, sometimes you just want to know how you’re really doing at work. Asking your boss or supervisor for performance feedback can be intimidating and uncomfortable. However, doing so promotes personal and professional development and success. Here are some top strategies on how to ask for […]

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5 Digital Health Trends Changing Care Delivery

From virtual doctor visits to flu shots delivered via UBER, healthcare delivery is changing. The experts at Accenture Research say 5 key digital health trends are driving these changes. Accenture's 2016 Digital Health Technology Vision report pinpoints emerging IT developments that will have the greatest impact on companies, government agencies and other organizations over the next three […]

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How to Become CHCIO Certified

As a career choice, the role of healthcare CIO has become more challenging—and more rewarding. “It has definitely evolved over the past decade,” says George McCulloch Jr., the Executive Vice President for Professional Development and Membership at the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). McCulloch, himself a former hospital IT executive, says the job […]

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8 Awesome Interview Prep Tips to Land Your Next Job

How do you separate yourself from the pack when interviewing for your next healthcare IT consulting assignment? To quote NFL quarterback Russell Wilson, “the separation is in the preparation.” If you’re a veteran consultant, you may not feel like you need to prepare for job interviews. But in our experience, interview prep is an important […]

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