John Glaser*

In this chapter, you will learn how to

• Understand why some organizations are very effective at using information technology

• Explain the importance of leadership and management in healthcare IT

• Align the IT strategic plan with the healthcare organization’s needs and priorities

• Turn plans into action (effective execution of healthcare IT projects)

• Recognize key leadership competencies for the IT-savvy executive and clinician

• Identify the capabilities needed to be a successful healthcare CIO and understand the evolving needs of the role

Increasingly, HIT is becoming a central contributor to the strategies, objectives, and plans of healthcare providers. The ability of healthcare IT to be leveraged to improve care quality, ...

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