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The CereCore Podcast

Conversations focused on the intersection of healthcare and IT. From practical advice to strategic thought leadership, hear how healthcare IT leaders are navigating the decisions, challenges and journey of delivering technology to improve healthcare in their community today and in the future.

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    Happy Doctors and Technology: A CMIO and Practicing Physician's POV
    Technology, EHR/EMR, Client Perspectives, IT Strategy
    1 minute read
    Oct 29, 2024

    Dr. Aaron Parker Banks, Chief Medical Informatics Officer (CMIO) at UK St. Claire Healthcare treats patients in the clinic four days a week and he's using technology throughout the day to help him provide the...

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    Oklahoma Heart Hospital and Their 11 Month Epic Implementation
    EHR/EMR, Epic, Client Perspectives, IT Strategy
    1 minute read
    Sep 26, 2024

    A highly customized EHR in need of costly updates challenged the new CIO at Oklahoma Heart Hospital (OHH) to evaluate the technology stack he inherited and chart a new course at this award-winning healthcare...

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    Breaking Down Barriers: Fostering A True IT and Business Partnership
    EHR/EMR, Client Perspectives, IT Strategy
    1 minute read
    Aug 29, 2024

    “Every project you might be involved in is still a business project at the end of the day,” says Nayan Patel, CIO at Upson Regional Medical Center. Nayan explains how simple tools like a top 10 list can foster...

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    Behind the Scenes: Mayo Clinic's Data Strategy for Transforming Patient Care
    EHR/EMR, IT Help Desk, Client Perspectives, IT Strategy
    1 minute read
    Jul 29, 2024

    Ajai Sehgal, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Mayo Clinic, discussed the building blocks of healthcare data strategy and the value of data analytics from examples of physicians and patients who experienced...

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    CIO Leadership Lessons and Advice from Marty Paslick
    EHR/EMR, IT Advisory, Client Perspectives, IT Strategy
    1 minute read
    Jun 27, 2024

    Listen to this masterclass in healthcare IT leadership from Marty Paslick, retired SVP and CIO of HCA Healthcare. He shares experiences from his nearly four decades in HIT and covers topics from workplace...

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    What Matters to a Healthcare CFO? EHR Implementation & Strategic Planning Advice
    MEDITECH, EHR/EMR, Client Perspectives, IT Strategy
    1 minute read
    May 30, 2024

    Strategic plans and EHR technology fueled with data are key for rural healthcare operations today. And what else? Step into the shoes of Alma Alexander, CFO from Cuero Regional Hospital. In this conversation...

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    Cybersecurity Expert from Defense Weighs in on Healthcare's Opportunities
    EHR/EMR, IT Advisory
    1 minute read
    Apr 26, 2024

    Cyber criminals only have to be right once to wreak havoc. In healthcare, we have to be right 100% of the time to manage the risk of cyberattack. In this episode, Phil Sobol, Vice President of Business...

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    When Healthcare's Toughest Problems Need an Outsider's Perspective
    EHR/EMR, Hospital Revenue Cycle, IT Advisory, IT Strategy
    1 minute read
    Apr 2, 2024

    Many healthcare organizations are facing single digit or negative EBITDA and are searching for strategies to improve profitability, patient care and sustained growth. Examining revenue cycle is often a great...

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    Why EHR Optimization Is Worth The Effort And Budget
    MEDITECH, EHR/EMR, Epic, IT Strategy
    1 minute read
    Feb 29, 2024

    Maximizing the investment in an EHR platform is work that’s never really finished, and having the organizational discipline, resources, and mindset to continue pursuing EHR optimization often can feel like a...

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    Rolling Out EHRs in the Rural Setting: An Expert Guide
    MEDITECH, EHR/EMR, Client Perspectives, IT Strategy
    1 minute read
    Feb 1, 2024

    An EHR implementation is a massive project, especially for rural healthcare locations. Ismelda Garza, CIO of Cuero Regional Hospital and senior consultant at CereCore, explains the multi-year journey their...

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    Fostering a Culture of Innovation and Growth
    Technology, EHR/EMR, Client Perspectives, IT Strategy
    1 minute read
    Dec 28, 2023

    Shahzad Fakhar, HCA Healthcare, Vice President Field Operations – Information Technology Group, discusses innovation and how healthcare IT leaders can help their organizations adopt a mindset of constant...

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    How to Bridge the Great Divide Between IT and Physicians
    Technology, EHR/EMR, Client Perspectives, IT Strategy
    1 minute read
    Dec 5, 2023

    The physician and IT professional can be radically different personalities and disciplines. What can a healthcare organization do to encourage better collaboration between the two? Dr. Charles Bell, a...

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