CIO Podcast – Episode 70: Chief Medical Information Officer and Donald Levick, MD

On the 70th episode of the CIO Podcast, hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we speak with Donald Levick, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAP, FHIMSS, a consultant, former CMIO, and pediatrician at Lehigh Valley Health Network, about the role of chief medical information officer. listen. (CMIO)! So we kick off this episode by looking at the shrinking margins and growing demands in the healthcare industry and discussing how CMIOs can address them. Next, discuss who is appropriate for the CMIO to report to. Next, we will discuss what we believe should be the CMIO's primary role.

We then move on to a more personal side as Dr. Levick talks about his most successful projects as a CMIO and what made them successful. Next, Dr. Levik talks about something he doesn't think enough people are talking about. Finally, Dr. Levick concludes this episode by sharing the best advice he's received throughout his career.

Here are the questions and topics covered in this episode:

• How can CMIOs respond to shrinking profits and increasing demand?
• A frequently debated question is who the CMIO should report to. How do you see it?
• What is the main role of a CMIO in today's healthcare environment?
• What has been your most successful project as a CMIO and why was it successful?
• What is there to say that not enough people are saying?
• What is the best advice you have received in your career?

Now, without further ado, I'm excited to share with you the next episode of the CIO Podcast from Healthcare IT Today.