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Running IT the bayou wayAward-winningLouisiana hospitalswamped with talentBY JOHN ANDREWS, Contributing Writer

THIBODAUX, LA As attendees of the 2013

HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition

descend upon New Orleans, March 3-7,

there will be many temptations available to

lure them away from the show the clubs

of Bourbon Street, the shops of the French

Quarter, the rich coffee and beignets of Caf

Du Monde and the street performers around

Jackson Square. Its a place where tourists like

to let go of their inhibitions and enjoy the

care-free carnival atmosphere around the city.

Yet among the locals there is a gritty work

ethic, as demonstrated by the IT staff at

Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, about 50

miles southwest of New Orleans. Led by CIO Ber-

nie Clement, the IT department recently received

recognition from Healthcare IT Newsas one of the

top hospital IT departments in the nation.

The department is comprised of members

of various ages and backgrounds, which

makes for a cohesive chemistry, Clement said.

We have a great mix on our team from

very young to not-so-young and from very clin

cal to very technical, he said. We have bee

so fortunate to have clinical leaders on our tea

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Theres more than oneway to build a careerHealth IT expertsshare their insightsNEW ORLEANS There are literally thou-

sands of emerging opportunities for health

IT professionals as technology continues to

change the face of healthcare. But knowing

how best to prepare for those opportunities

can be tricky.

So given that career guidance is one big

reason for the 2013 HIMSS Annual Confer-

ence & Exhibition, we asked a few experts to

give attendees a glimpse at what they think

is most important for health IT profession-

als to know.

Chris Belmont is system vice presidentand CIO of Ochsner Health Systems inNew Orleans.

Q: You see a higher profile for HITprofessionals. In what way?

A:Changes in healthcare now call for signifi-

cant information services and analytic com-

ponents, so we need to be in a different place.

We have to be more consultative and very

much engaged with the organization. While

the technology piece is still very important,

we need to be much more customer-facing,

more plugged in to the operations of our

organizations.

Q: How does this change affect

your workforce?

A:Its a different game, and it calls for a dif-

ferent skill set. We need people who are tech-

nically sound but can carry on a conversa-

tion with end-users and can talk strategically

about needs and solutions. There are plentyof people out there; theyre just not going to

come through the technology channels. Were

going to find them from other walks of life.

The perfect case, of course, is the clinician

who wants to try something new.

Q: So might HIMSS Career Services,

with its focus on interpersonal skills

development, be a great place to start?

A:Absolutely. First impressions are hugely

important, and mentoring is so important as

well. It really helps to have someone who is

not afraid to tell you the bad as well as the

good. Ive been lucky enough to have a few

mentors along the way, and Im mentoring

about 10 people at the moment.

Titles change as newresponsibilities emergeCIOs increasingly start their careers as MDs or RNsBY JOHN ANDREWS,Contributing Writer

AS THE HEALTHCARE ITworkplace evolves,

occupational needs change. Consequently,career management specialists say, new

job titles are being created to address thedemands of the new environment.

We are seeing the scope and scale of

positions narrowing, said Judy Kirby,

president and CEO of Heathrow, Fla.-

based Kirby Partners, a national health

IT recruiting firm. A few years ago IT

departments sought people with more

general healthcare experience. Now posi-

tions are requiring specific skill sets.

Kirby cited ambulatory install special-

ists as one example, along with growthin associate CIO positions who serve as

seconds-in-command for CIOs.

CIOs are being pulled in so many

directions they do not have enough time

for the day-to-day management of their

departments and need someone to help

with these tasks, she said.

Due to the mushrooming importance of

business intelligence in healthcare organi-

zations, management is also creating new

titles around that function, Kirby said.

Increasing clinician involvement in IT is

also resulting in C-suite-sounding titles,

such as chief nursing informatics offi cer,

chief clinical informatics offi cer and chief

applications offi cer, though Kirby conced-

ed that these titles havent quite caught

on as fast as others.

Even so, clinician interest in IT is sky-

rocketing because they are attracted to IT

as a way to increase their positive impact

on patient care, she said.

One of our clients says that over

one-third of their entire IT department

is made up of clinicians, she pointed

out. There are currently 10 CIOs who

are MDs and many more who have takenthe CMIO route who say they are ready

and willing to step into a CIO role. There

are also many nurses in the CIO position.

A clinician at the helm or in key leader-

ship roles will continue.

Jim Gibson, president of Ridgefield,

Conn.-based Gibson Consultants, says

titles are varying by organization, with

some fixated on specific functions, such

as electronic health records, analytics and

predictive modeling for population health

management.

Yes, job descriptions are being re-

written, and new ones are being created,

he said. But it still comes down to turn-

ing data into actionable information and

achieving better outcomes.

Thibodaux CIO advises:Focus on new skill setsBY JOHN ANDREWS,Contributing Writer

THIBODAUX, LA Designated aTop 10

Medium Hospital by Healthcare IT News,

Thibodaux Regional Medical Center has

established itself as a desirable place to

work. Yet getting hired by CIO Bernie Clem-

ent takes a special set of skills and experi-

ence he looks beyond the ordinary when

adding to his highly valued staff.

Im looking for someone who has led

major changes at an organization, under-

stands the workflow and how to impact it,

he said. Once you understand that, you can

apply technological solutions to it.

So paying dues is necessary in order to

advance in an environment as highly regard-

ed as Thibodauxs. And Clement says there

is no shortage of places for talented, ener-

getic and committed people to gain valuable

training and experience.

For instance, Nicholls State University

in Thibodaux has a very strong informa-

tion systems bachelors program, which

offers internships that provide real world

opportunities for students. The university

also touts a computer networking laboratory

that offers students the chance to install and

test local area networks.

As the business world moves more

toward a paperless society that increas-

ingly demands data analyses, the demand

for computer information systems graduates

with experience increases, a school state-

ment reads.

In New Orleans, both Ochsner Health Sys-

tem and Louisiana State University Healt

Sciences Center have been looking for intern

to help with Epic installations, as has Nort

Oaks Health System in Hammond, La.

Once job candidates can show me ho

they applied technology in an internship

worked at their college and helped improv

things in their environment, they will ge

consideration, Clement said. They nee

to be committed to improving the worl

through technology.

who naturally take to technology and to have

some very young team members that demon-

strate amazing maturity and customer focus.

Instead of being divisive, the wide

spectrum of ages and backgrounds actu-

ally contributes to the harmonious spirit of

the department, said clinical analyst Amy

Pellegrin-Martin.

This makes for a well-rounded department

because we can offer diverse opinions and

viewpoints to assist in seeing our projects from

many other perspectives, she said. We have a

unique fellowship and trust with one another.

Fellow workers are always willing to stretch

out a hand. We never let anyone drown.

The greater Thibodaux area has been rich

with IT talent, Clement said, providing an

eager, loyal and stable workforce.

This is a blue collar area with good, hon-

est, hard-working people, he said. We are

truly a local workforce and people who join

us tend to stick around.

While openings currently are rare at

Thibodaux, Clement predicts that there will be

a hiring spree at some point in the near future.

As use of IT becomes more in depth, we

will reach a point where we will eventually

have to add more staff, he said.

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Im looking for someone who

has led major changes at an

organization, understands theworkflow and how to impact it.Bernie Clement, CIO,

Thibodaux Regional Medical Center

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needs and solutions.hris Belmont,chsner Health System

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HIMSS library stockedwith must-read books

BY JOHN ANDREWS,Contributing Writer

NEW ORLEANS Knowledge is the best tool

for IT professionals hoping to weather the

turbulence of healthcare initiatives. And as

a vital part of its role as the industrys chief

information resource, HIMSS has producedsome of the most essential reading materials

to address these vital topics.

Written by some of healthcares brigh

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addresses some of the key issues facin

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accountable care organizations, patient prvacy and security, interoperability and da

Helen Figge is Senior Directorof Professional Developmentat HIMSS Career Services.

Q: What new Career Services initia-

tives are available at HIMSS13?

A:Were excited to be sponsoring the

HIMSS Career Services Center, a network-

ing hub for recruiters, job-seekers, con-

sultants and others who contribute to the

development of the health IT workforce.

Located next to the HIMSS JobMine, the

Career Services Center will serve as a

gathering point for both job seekers and

organizations looking for talent.

Q: How can time spent at the cen-

ter potentially advance my career?

A:In addition to networking opportuni-

ties, were offering at least 10 educational

sessions at various times throughout the

conference. Anyone seeking a next oppor-

tunity, to change a career path, or to hire

talent should plan on attending these

sessions.

Q: How can HIMSS13 attendees

access the center and the sessions?

A:The center will be located in the RiverGate Room of the Ernest N. Morial Conven-

tion Center. Please come join us!

Jim Turnbull is CIO of the University ofUtah Hospitals and Clinics and a HIMSSCareer Services Executive eMentor.

Q: Why is Change Management such

an important topic for those in HIT?

A: Information technology and infor-

mation systems are the most powerful

organizational change tools that man has

ever developed. We need to understand

both the implications of such powerful

tools and how to manage them. We need

a constant awareness that when manag-

ing a change, were not just changing a

process; were changing a culture.

Q: You have found those eager

to embrace a change can be as

tricky to manage as those who

resist it. How so?

A:We expect people to be resistant to

change, and theres been a lot of attentionpaid to managing resistance. The flip side

to that is just as important. Thats when

we work with people whose willingness to

change isnt matched by an ability to incor-

porate change. Thats a real challenge. We

need to dig deeper to see just how ready

are these people, really. Every organization

has its own cultural cadence in regard to

change. We need to be sensitive to it.

Q: What steps might HIT profes-

sionals take to learn more?

A:Do what you can to understand the the-

ory? There are a lot good books on change

management, and there are a number of tools

available online. Its about figuring out the

basics and having a mental model. Its one

more good thing to have in your tool kit.

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We need a constant

wareness that when

managing a change, were

not just changing a process;

ere changing a culture.

im Turnbull

warehousing. Most selections are available

print and electronic editions.

ADDRESSING ACOsWith the formation of ACOs taking up a

increasing share of providers attention

HIMSS has released two new titles tha

explain the rationale, components, logistic

and methodology behind this new generatio

of provider networks.

Accountable Care: Bridging the Health Informatio

Technology Divide,by Bill Spooner, Bert Rees

and Colin Konschak, focuses on the develop

ment of clinically integrated ACOs and othe

aspects such as data analytics, business inte

ligence, health insurance exchanges, interop

erability and revenue cycle management.

Developing a Poly-Chronic Care Network: A

Engineered, Community-Wide Approach to Diseas

Management,by Pierce Story, is a comprehen

sive outline of the authors solution to th

constraints of clinical care resources, capaci

and costs especially in the high-risk care

the chronically ill. The book describes ho

PCCNs could enhance the ACO and patien

centered medical home business models.

INFORMATION PRIVACY AND SECURITYProtecting sensitive patient information

a top priority for healthcare providers, an

there are various strategies available to ove

come the challenges that exist.

Information Privacy in the Evolving Healthcar

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Professional degree remains amust-have for HIT professionalsBY GREG REID,Contributing Writer

NEW ORLEANS The cost is high, starting any-

where from $75,000 to $150,000. The personal

price is considerable as well, taking time

from family and other priorities. And amid

the Great Recession, enrollment has dropped,

and the ROI is being questioned.

Still, would a professional degree, such as

an MBA or MPH, boost your career?

Absolutely, said Herb Smaltz, chief execu-

tive officer of Health Care DataWorks, Inc.,

an Ohio-based firm that helps clients lever-

age data analytics and business intelligence.

Time and again, Smaltz said hes drawn on

the experience he enjoyed earning an MBA

from Ohio State University. Time and again,

hes reaped the benefits.

While the hefty price tag of a degree today

is not to be ignored, neither are the two key

benefits to earning one: the knowledge you

gain and the people you meet.

Smaltz points to the transformativeexperience of graduate school. In his case,

it was learning theories such as Michael

Porters Competitive Strategy, a framework

for analyzing industries and competitors.

Youre exposed to methodologies that are

quite useful in your job as a healthcare

leader, he said.

Equally important is the network you

build. Classmates will become lifelong

colleagues, Smaltz said. Its not just your

class. The programs alumni base provides an

extended network.

Combining a professional degree with

HIMSS professional certification programs

and networking opportunities such as those

provided by HIMSS Career Services holds tre-

mendous promise for younger professionals.

HIMSS Career Services, Smaltz said,

is doing a wonderful job, providing a

great resource for those who are up and

coming. The mentoring is particularly

advantageous.

Smaltz said that he was fortunate to have

mentors, CEOs and COOs, who helped himfind the right path. He said, They drove

home the need to understand the business.

They taught me that the CIO is a business

leader first and an IT leader second.Smaltz is continuing that mentoring tradi-

tion, serving as a HIMSS Executive eMentor.

Prioritizing your CME requirementsBY GREG REID,Contributing Writer

NEW ORLEANS So much choice, so little

time. Whats the best strategy for prioritiz-

ing your CME requirements?

We asked Pete Shelkin, creator of the

HIMSS Executive eMentoring program, and

a member of the HIMSS Board of Directors.

He is the president of Shelkin Consulting,

LLC, where he provides IT strategy and

management services to healthcare orga-

nizations nationwide.

Its human nature to gravitate toward the

familiar, Shelkin said. As busy profession-

als, we might think of ourselves as experts

in a particular area or two. When it comes

to CME course selection, we might be

inclined to revisit those areas, to maintain

our level of expertise.

Shelkin suggests another route. While

keeping up with areas of expertise on your

own, use CME selections to learn some-

thing new.

Nobody is in a position where they

dont have to worry about keeping up with

change, Shelkin said. Take on new things.

Really thats the whole reason for having

things like CMEs.

Herb Smaltz

Environment,by Linda Koontz, is a criti-

cal resource for organizations searching

for ways to protect patient privacy. The

book tackles the most significant pri-

vacy challenges faced by the healthcare

community, and it looks to the future,

identifying current trends and provid-

ing a view of the changes that could

occur as a consequence of these trends.

Implementing Information Security in

Healthcare: Building a Security Program,

by Terrell W. Herzig, Tom Walsh,

and Lisa A. Gallagher, offers a critical

and comprehensive look at healthcare

security concerns in an era of powerful

computer technology, increased mobil-

ity and complex regulations designed

to protect personal information. Thebook features perspectives from more

than two dozen security experts.

INTEROPERABILITY ISSUESThe key to interoperability and suc-

cess with meaningful use is complete

understanding of the SNOMED CT and

HL7 V3 standards.

Principles of Health Interoperability HL7

and SNOMED, by Tim Benson, is an

updated second edition containing

sections on both imperative standards.

Accessible to both relative novices

and more experienced practitioners,

the book outlines how interoperabil-

ity between healthcare computer sys-

tems depends on the proper develop-ment, implementation and deployment

of HL7 and SNOMED CT, working

together as a tightly specified language.

Though the documentation of HL7

and SNOMED runs to tens of thousands

of pages and creates a steep learning

curve and barrier to entry, Benson pro-

vides a clear introduction to these stan-

dards, explaining the core principles for

the health IT professional, student, cli-

nician and healthcare manager.

DATA WAREHOUSINGThe emerging new healthcare environ-

ment is requiring healthcare provid-

ers to become adept at developing and

managing a sophisticated data ware-

house system.

Developing a Data Warehouse for the

Healthcare Environment: Lessons from the

Trenches, by Bryan Bergeron, MD, is the

second edition to the award-winning

book, Developing a Data Warehouse for the

Healthcare Enterprise.

Bergerons latest entry is a straight-

forward view of a clinical data ware-

house development project, from

inception through implementation

and follow-up. Through first-hand

experiences from individuals charged

with such an implementation, the book

offers guidance and multiple perspec-

tives on the data warehouse develop-

ment process from the initial vision

to system-wide release.

Written by some of healthcares

brightest minds, the HIMSS 2013

library lineup addresses some of

the key issues facing healthcare

IT professionals today.

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version of the gold rushBY JOHN ANDREWS,Contributing Writer

MOBILE, AL Once ICD-10 conversion begins

in October 2014, there should be an army

of newly trained coders ready to start pro-

cessing. At least, that is the plan as of now.

Whether it will come to fruition over the next

year or so remains to be seen.

As it stands, there is no shortage of peo-

ple inquiring about becoming ICD-10 cod-

ers. Drawn by the perpetual strength of the

healthcare industry, relatively short course

duration and expected heavy demand for the

position, job seekers are treating ICD-10 like

the latest version of the gold rush.

But can this high level of interest be sus-

tained? Will enough candidates earn certifica-

tion and are they up for the challenge? Tho

are major questions that need to be answered

Will oldguardbolt?BY JOHN ANDREWS,Contributing Writer

MOBILE, AL When it comes to determining

the staffing needs stemming from the ICD-10

transition, its hard to separate rational fact

from full-blown hysteria. Will the established

ICD-9 coding team quit in disgust with the

much more complicated ICD-10? And if there

is a mass exodus of exis ting coders, will there

be enough qualified replacements to handle

the workload?

Popular conjecture within the claims pro-

cessing world is that ICD-10 represents the

end of the line for the coding old guard

and its plausible enough to cause worry andconsternation within the C-suite. If indeed

the prognosticators of this theory are correct,

hospitals are looking at a massive problem

in filling these coding positions. But if these

fears are overblown, the transition from

ICD-9 to ICD-10 may turn out to be much

ado about nothing.

Mary Rita Hyland, RN, assistant vice

president of regulatory affairs and chief

privacy officer for The SSI Group in Mobile,

Ala., believes there is an element of truth to

the prediction that some established coders

would rather retire than try to tackle the heav-

ily detailed ICD-10 schematic.

There are people who have been in coding

for 25 or 30 years who wont want to move

forward, she said. This will cause wide-

spread turnover in these areas. It could turn

out to be the most extreme challenge for the

industry, not only for hospitals, but for insurers

and other trading partners in terms of short-

term impact on the industry and the long-term

impact of the conversion process and working

through issues and problems.

Yet others , like Holt Anderson, executi ve

director of the North Carolina Healthcare Infor-

mation and Communications Alliance, arent

so sure the veterans will be leaving in droves.

It is more a matter of retraining and get-

ting the necessary skills, he said. Those

coders who know ICD-9 will adapt and work

through it. This will take a lot of retraining

and there may be some turnover along the

way, but overall this is a great learning exer-

cise for them.

says Mary Rita Hyland, RN, assistant vic

president of regulatory affairs and chief pr

vacy offi cer for The SSI Group in Mobile, Al

There is a particular skill set needed you

need to be extremely detail-oriented, someone

who can analyze records and who can pick out

elements in a record associated with a 10 code.

Mary Rita Hyland, RN

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Keep your careermoving forwardAdding andleveraging skills keyto making progressBY GREG REID,Contributing Writer

NEW ORLEANS Lynn H. Vogel has more

than 30 years of executive-level experience

in health information technology. So its a safe

bet he just might have a few tips on how to

move your career to the next level.

Long gone are the days of putting your head

down, performing well and reaping rewards.

The fact is, the more you understand the

broader work environment, Vogel said, the

better you are able to leverage your skills and

make a contribution.To that end, Vogel, an Executive eMen-

tor with HIMSS Career Services, offers four

points every HIT professional should con-

sider when mapping that next career move.

1. KNOW THE BUSINESS. Get the big

picture of your organization and all its

complexities: Who reports to whom? What

are the politics of the various relationships

among physicians, nurses and unit manag-

ers? How do those relationships work? These

are all dimensions you need to learn to

navigate. Theres no one way to learn about

them. Ask physicians if you might tag along

while they do rounds. Take a tour of your

own facility. The more you know about the

environment, the better prepared youll be

to move ahead.

2. STRIKE A BALANCE. Health IT profes-sionals dont need to have the same level of

technical mastery as a programmer. But to

increase the chances of moving ahead, you

do need to understand the technology and

applications that keep your organization run-

ning. Because so much we do is dependent

on technical structures, Vogel said, we

need an understanding of how they work.

3. ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE. Health IT is

a very dynamic field and its hard to keep up.

Five years ago, Vogel said, no one was talking

about smartphones and tablets in healthcare.

HIT professionals need to keep on top both

of how the latest technology works and how

the field of medicine is evolving. Keep up by

studying professional journals, periodicals,

blogs and talk to other professionals.

4. HIT THE BOOKS.Leadership positionscome to people with graduate degrees. Cer-

tification programs, such as CPHIMSS and

CAHIMSS, certainly affi rm your growth in

the profession, but the graduate degree is a

key to a leadership role. For some, online

programs are the best option, Vogel said.

Ive reviewed a number of online programs

and the reading lists, syllabi and activities

are right where they should be.

It is a learning curve for those

coders who have been trained either

in a facility or sent to coding training,

that is only one piece of it, she said.

The basic training elements are the

foundation for the organizations mov-

ing forward. There is a particular skill

set needed you need to be extremely

detail-oriented, someone who can

analyze records and who can pick out

elements in a record associated with a

10 code. The coding part of it is minor;

it is the associated documentation and

tying back to appropriate code. That

is what is needed to be successful.

For their part, academic and voca-

tional training institutions are doing

an admirable job publicizing the

importance of ICD-10 coding and

offering suitable training programs. Yet

certification is only one element, and

work experience is essential to getting

hired by a hospital, Hyland said.

One of the biggest challenges for

new coders, especially for those unfa-

miliar with healthcare, is the com-plexity of the medical vocabulary,

she said.

The language could be a barrier it

is one of the most d iffi cult to under-

stand and comprehend, she said.

If you dont have any background in

healthcare, this could be seen as a huge

challenge for some.

ICD-10CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8

The fact is, the more you understandthe broader work environment, thee er you are a e o everage yourkills and make a contribution.

Lynn Vogel


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VaryingdegreesHIMSS13 features apowerhouse lineup ofacademic institutionsThe HIMSS13 audience is typically well educat-

ed and hungry to learn, so it makes sense that

academic institutions would want to interact

with attendees about educational opportunities

in healthcare IT at the show, March 3-7. This

year 24 institutions of higher learning will beexhibiting at the HIMSS13 University Row in the

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The schools

are offering degree programs ranging from bac-

calaureate to graduate and doctoral level stud-

ies. Many specialize in programs for clinicians

who want to become certified in informatics.

This year, the following schools will be

at HIMSS13 University Row:

University of Central Florida

University of Illinois at Chicago

The College of St. Scholastica

University of Tennessee

CAHIIM (Commission on Accreditation for

Health Informatics)

National University - School of Health &

Human Services

University of Washington

Oregon Health & Science University

The University of West Florida

Biomedical Informatics, University of Utah

Nova Southeastern University

ecfirst - home of the HIPAA Academy

Johns Hopkins University

Columbia Southern University

Duke Center for Health Informatics

University of South Florida Health

University of Texas Health Science

Center at Houston

University of North Carolina Charlotte

University of South Carolina

Columbia University Center for

Advanced Information

Parsons Institute for Information

Mapping, The New School

Bellevue College

The knowledge gained, and networks built, on the exhibit floor are a key part of any

health IT professionals rsum.

Technology is the tool that istransforming the patient experience

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University Row schools

offer a sophisticated

lineup of IT programsBY JOHN ANDREWS,Contributing Writer

NEW ORLEANS As healthcare ITs influence

continues to grow and impact the delivery

of patient care, academic institutions are

responding by offering more detailed and

sophisticated degree programs. Nowhere is

this trend more evident than at University

Row at the 2013 HIMSS Annual Convention

& Exhibition, where representatives from

24 schools of higher learning will be on

hand to discuss their offerings with inter-

ested show attendees.

Located near the HIMSS Career Services

Center in the Ernest N. Morial Convention

Center, University Row exhibitors will be

showcasing their educational degree pro-

grams in fields related to informatics. Theschools have gained reputations for being

dedicated to the improvement of health-

care delivery through excellence in health-

Schools of thoughtseek IT brain power

care management and policy education

said Helen Figge, senior director of pro

fessional development and career service

for HIMSS.

Degree programs range from baccalaureat

to graduate and doctoral level studies. Mor

over, Figge said programs aimed at c linician

are increasing in size and scope.

Clinicians have an exceptional oppo

tunity to engage and create career paths i

healthcare IT like never before, she said.

With its close proximity to the HIMS

Career Services Center, University Row

part of a career complex that includes aca

demic and corporate interests, job seeker

consultants and eExecutive Mentors aim

ing to engage with those seeking to recru

and be recruited for healthcare IT career

Figge said.


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Associate in Healthcare Information and

Management Systems, or CAHIMSS.

This certificate is designed for emerging

professionals within the industry, primarily

those with five years or less of experience.

The associate certification demonstrates

knowledge of health IT and management

systems, facilitating entry-level careers.

It is designed to be a pathway to the CPHIMS

credential.

In January 2013, more than 100 people

attended the first CAHIMSS review session,

held in Jackson, Miss., under the auspices of

the University of Mississippi Medical Center

and the Mississippi HIMSS Chapter. On Feb.

1, 110 people sat for the exam.

HIMSS certification exams are adminis-

tered continuously throughout the year at

computer test sites across the world. Infor-

mation on the certification programs is avail-

able during HIMSS13 at HIMSS Central. Formore information, including a candidate

handbook and application, visit the HIMSS

website,www.himss.org/getcertified.

BY GREG REID,Contributing Writer

ITS ONE THING TO BELIEVEyoure among

the best at what you do. The HIMSS

professional certification programs

help you prove it.

The internationally recognized HIT

industry standard is the HIMSS Certified Pro-

fessional in Healthcare Information and Man-

agement Systems, or CPHIMS certificate. This

highly competitive program, administered by

HIMSS Career Services, generally takes six

months to complete. Three of four first-time

applicants pass the exam.

Such a rigorous standard serves organiza-

tions and applicants well, according to Dan

Clark, RN, a senior manager with Clinova-

tions, the healthcare management consulting

firm based in Washington. Hes CPHIMS cer-

tified and chairs the HIMSS committee that

oversees the program.

The CPHIMS comes at testing knowledgefrom a very different perspective, he said.

While professionals need educational back-

ground and experience to qualify to sit for

the exam, Clark said the exam tests your

judgment. Its scenario -based and content

rich, but it looks at what would you do in

certain situations.

In 2012, HIMSS introduced a Certified

The CPHIMSexam testsyour judgment.

Its scenario-based andcontent rich,but it looks at

what would youdo in certainsituations.Dan Clark

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The center of IT allCareer Services Centerprovides clearinghouse

for ideas and moreBY JOHN ANDREWS,Contributing WriterNEW ORLEANS Health IT is one of the job

markets strongest performers, and skilled

professionals have plenty of opportunities

available to them. But how do talented job

seekers make the connections with the right

organizations?

Answering that question is why the

HIMSS13 Career Services Center exists to

provide the ideas, information and guid-

ance that create strong matchups for the

best candidates with the right healthcare

employers. Located in the River Gate Room

of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center,

the Career Services Center is a gathering

point and jobs forum for recruiters, job

seekers, consultants and others who con-tribute to the development of the health

IT workforce.

At least 10 educational sessions are sched-

uled, during HIMSS13, to provide informa-

tion about the health IT career scene, offer-

ing advice on effective job search strategies,

occupational ethics, career management and

coping with job loss. All presenters are recog-

nized industry leaders and several are HIMSS

eExecutive mentors.

The topics span various issues that allof us are challenged by as we build our

health IT career paths, said Helen Figge,

HIMSS senior director of professional

development and career services. It will

be a very robust offering and opportunity

to learn, but also to meet and interact with

industry experts.

One of those experts is Peggy M. Parks,

an Atlanta-based corporate image consultant,

who is scheduled to give a day-long seminar

on Tuesday, March 5.The HIMSS Career Services Institute

understands the importance of the connec-

tion between organizations and their peo-

ple, she said. I am thrilled to be part of this

one-day event where I have the opportunity

to show participants how the consistency

of their objectives and personal image will

enhance their career.

To meet the needs of HIMSS members,

the Career Services Center has mentoring

programs, various certification offerings

such as HIMSS, CAHIMS and CPHIMS,

continuing education events and an active

HIMSS JobMine board for posting resumes.

HIMSS has also added a podcast for the

Mentoring program to get members one

step closer to those nationally recognizedindividuals identified (as experts) in health

IT, Figge said.

Sidra Medical

& Research

Center

Dell

Price

WaterHouse

Coopers

Career Services Center

Allscripts

Optum

Drexel

University

Online

University

of Phoenix

Visit these companies who are part of the HIMSS Career Services Center:

Monday, March 4 Wednesday, March 6

9:00 am 5:00 pmErnest N. Morial Convention Center Rivergate Room

Sidra Medical & Research Center

Allscripts

Drexel University Online

University of Phoenix

Optum

Dell

Price WaterHouse Coopers

The HIMSS CareerServices Institute

nderstandsthe importance of the

onnection betweenrganizations and

their people.Peggy Parks

Career ServicesCenter HoursThe Career Services Center is a

centralized location for recruiters,

job-seekers, consultants and others

who contribute to the development

of the health IT workforce.

Co-located with HIMSS JobMine,

the Career Services Center is a

gathering point for both health IT

job seekers and health IT

organizations looking for talent.

Monday, March 4

Wednesday, March 6

9 a.m. 5 p.m.

Ernest N. Morial Convention

Center, River Gate Room

Emerging

ProfessionalPoster SessionThe Career Services Center will also

host a question-and-answer session

with Emerging Professionals poster

presenters on Tuesday,

March 5, from noon-12:45 pm.

The Emerging Professionals

Community has 13,000-plus

members. Be sure to browse the

wide variety of posters on topics

such as: Care Coordination Clinical Decision Support

Electronic Health Records Interoperability and Standards

Meet the people who

can help advance yourcareer at HIMSS13.


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Kaiser to add IT jobs in ColoradoBY BERNIE MONEGAIN,

Editor, Healthcare IT News

KAISER PERMANENTE has begun hiring

health information technology work-

ers for a new IT campus in Green-

wood Village, Colo., set to open next month.

Approximately 500 IT staff will be hired in

Colorado by 2015, bringing Kaiser Perman-

entes total IT presence in the state to about

700, officials said.

Kaiser Permanente employs approximately

6,000 IT professionals nationwide.

The Kaiser Permanente IT office will be

located in a 120,000-square-foot, five-story

building at Greenwood Plaza Boulevard in

Greenwood Village.

Kaiser Permanentes plan to open a new

IT campus and create hundreds of jobs in

Colorado is welcome news, said Colorado

Gov. John Hickenlooper. USA Today recently

recognized Denver and Boulder as top cities

in the U.S. for technology start-up compa-

nies. Our states high-tech workforce, healthy

business eco-system and excellent quality-of-life continue to attract employers and new

jobs. Kaiser Permanentes new IT campus is

another win for Colorado.

We are delighted to bring a new IT cam-

pus to Colorado that will serve as a center of

excellence, said Donna Lynne, president of

Kaiser Permanente Colorado. Metro Den-

vers demographics, coupled with a healthy

real estate market and an expansive talent

pool of potential employees, make it the ideal

location for Kaiser Permanentes IT campus.

Were happy to be supporting Colorados

economy with a healthy dose of new jobs.

Kaiser Permanente HealthConnect, its elec-

tronic health record, is the largest non-govern-

mental medical record system in the world. KP

HealthConnect enables all of Kaiser Perman-

entes more than 16,000 physicians to electroni-

cally access the medical records of all nine mil-

lion Kaiser Permanente members nationwide

and serves as a model for other care systems.

More than four million members, 65 per-

cent of Kaiser Permanentes eligible mem-

bership, use its personal health record, My

Health Manager on kp.org, to engage their

care teams and become actively involved in

their healthcare. Through My Health Man-

ager members have access to secure health

information management features, includ-

ing online appointment scheduling and pre-

scription refills, lab test results, eligibility

and benefits information and also childrens

immunization records. As of September, Kai-ser Permanente members viewed more than

24 million test results and sent more than 10

million emails to their physicians through My

Health Manager, according to Kaiser.

Kaiser Permanente has provided high-

quality, affordable healthcare to Coloradans

for more than 40 years, said Phil Fasano,

executive vice president and CIO of Kaiser

Permanente. Our commitment to the use

of technology to coordinate patient care

and improve health outcomes has solidi-

fied Kaiser Permanentes position as a best

place to work in IT. This new IT campus

will help meet increased deman ds for IT

solutions and support as Kaiser Permanente

expands in Colorado and other areas across

the country.

Kaiser Permanente leads the nation in elec-

tronic health record implementation with 36

Stage 7 Awards from HIMSS Analytics. The

awards honor hospitals that have achieved

the highest level of electronic health record

implementation.

With more than 6,000 staff in Colorad

Kaiser Permanente is one of the states larg

est private employers. In 2011, Kaiser hire

140 employees to staff its state-of-the-a

Member Service Call Center in the Lowr

neighborhood. As Kaiser Permanente con

tinues to add new membership in Colorad

its estimated that hundreds of additiona

jobs could be created in the sta te in th

next three to five years. Kaiser Permanen

opened two new medical offices in Fort Co

lins and Loveland in October 2012 and ha

plans for future medical offices in Lone Tre

in 2013 and Greeley in 2014.


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6-month program provides students with a strong foundation in health infor-matics concepts and practical skills to assist commercial, clinical, and public

health organizations implement health information technology and complywith meaningful use criteria. Blends flexible distance learning with in-personinstruction at Columbia University in New York City.

The full-time Masters (MA) degree in Applied Biomedical Informatics.Students will be provided a strong foundation in informatics concepts and

develop the practical skills to serve in leadership roles in healthcareorganizations for compliance with the new meaningful use criteria.

Survey:Healthcare careers sizzlingCareerBuilder report shows recruitingtoughest for healthcare sectorBY BERNIE MONEGAIN,Editor, Healthcare IT News

HEALTHCARE CONTINUESto be one of the hottest areas

for hiring across the country and an area where

its crucial to recruit the right talent according to

a survey by recruiting firm CareerBuilder.CareerBuilders annual survey finds 22 per-

cent of healthcare hiring managers plan to add

full-time, permanent healthcare employees

in this year, up three percentage points over

2012. At the same time, 23 percent of health-

care employers reported they have open posi-

tions for which they cant find qualified talent.

Thirteen percent of all U.S. jobs are in

healthcare, and the Bureau of Labor Statis-

tics estimates the U.S. will add 5.6 million

healthcare jobs from 2010 to 2020, the largest

projected increase of any industry.

CareerBuilder announced today a new divi-sion specifically for healthcare with stronger

market intelligence, more customized recruit-

ment and information on healthcare trends

and workforce issues.

The recession had very little impact on the

hiring momentum of the healthcare industry

and, to meet further demand, CareerBuilder

has pooled a group of proficient experts into

a new division that will focus solely on assist-

ing healthcare clients hiring needs efficiently

and effectively, said Jason Lovelace, presi-

dent of the Health Care Group at CareerBuild-

er, in a news release. Our research suggests

that heathcare hiring will accelerate in 2013

with heightened competition for high skill

labor and improved compensation trends. As

a result, it is essential that we arm our health-care clients with the data and tools needed to

recruit qualified talent and ultimately, posi-

tively impact patient care.

More healthcare organizations are turn-

ing to staffing and recruiting companies and

temporary workers to help meet increased

market demands, according to Lovelace.

Thirty-six percent of healthcare employers

plan to hire temporary and contract work-

ers in 2013, up from 34 percent last year,

the CareerBuilder survey shows. Among

these employers, 37 percent plan to tran-

sition some temporary workers into full-

time, permanent employees over the next12 months. There are an increasing number

of areas information technology is one

where demand for skilled positions is

growing much faster than th e supply.

Harris Interactive conducted the online

survey on behalf of CareerBuilder, among

274 health care hiring managers and human

resource professionals and 576 healthcare

workers (em ployed ful l-t ime , not sel f-

employed, non-government) between Nov.1-

Nov. 30, 2012. Key survey findings:

EMPLOYERS SCOUTING TALENT

AT OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

Employers may come knocking, solicited or

not. One in five healthcare workers reported

they have been approached to work for anoth-er employer in the last year when they had not

applied for a position with that organization.

MORE EMPLOYERS WILLING TOINCREASE COMPENSATION

In an effort to retain and attract top talent

for skilled positions, healthcare employ-

ers expect to provide higher compensa-

tion for both current staff and prospective

employees. Seventy-six percent of health-

care employers plan to increase compensa-

tion for existing employees up from 65

percent last year while 53 percent will

offer higher starting salaries for new health-

care employees up significantly from 34

percent last year. Most increases will be 3

percent or less.

EMPLOYERS CREATING THE

RIGHT CANDIDATE INSTEAD OF

WAITING FOR ONEEmployers are taking measures to re-skill

workers themselves. Two-thirds of health

care employers plan to train people who don

have experience in healthcare and hire themfor positions within their organizations, u

from 33 percent last year.

EMPLOYERS STEPPING UP

RETENTION EFFORTS

Thirty-seven percent of healthcare employer

reported that top performers left their organ

zations in 2012. While most healthcare wor

ers reported theyre generally satisfied wit

their jobs, 39 percent said they feel unde

employed, and 20 percent said they plan o

switching jobs in the coming year. To stav

off an increase in voluntary turnover, 45 pe

cent of employers reported they are increa

ing employee retention efforts including mor

employee recognition, flexible schedule

and surveying employees to see whats moimportant to them.

Chances are these two HIMSS attendees just took their careers to the next level.

Alego Health.................................................... 8

Anne Arundel Medical Center ........................8

University of Phoenix ......................................5

Cancer Treatment Centers of America ........... 9

Cedars-Sinai Health System ..........................2

Colombia ....................................................... 14

CTG Healthcare Solutions ............................ 11

Entrust Healthcare ........................................18

HIMSS14 ....................................................... 19

HIMSS Career Fair ........................................ 23

HIMSS Job Mine...........................................20

HIMSS Media Booth ....................................... 7

HIMSS Online ............................................... 22

HIMSS Virtual Events .................................... 15HSM Consulting ............................................11

Indiana Tech College of

Professional Studies .......................................4

Inovalon ......................................................... 10

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine .............21

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center ......6

Modernizing Medicine ..................................16

North Shore LIJ Health Sys. ......................... 10

Nova Southeastern University ...................... 21

Orion Health ....................................................8

ProHealth Care Inc........................................22

Sacred Heart University ................................21

Siemens Health Services ..............................24

Springfield Clinic ........................................... 16

Stanley Healthcare Solutions .........................1

UC San Diego Extension .............................. 21

UNC Charlotte Health Informatics Program 21

University Hospital ........................................ 18

University of Phoenix ......................................5

University of South Carolina ......................... 21

Whos Hiring at HIMSS .................................13

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Such an enormous

undertaking can

require a helping handBY ERIN MCCANN,

Associate Editor, Healthcare IT News

THE DEPARTMENT of Health

and Human Services

August decision finalizing

a one-year delay for ICD-10 has

given providers additional time

to make the necessary prepara-

tions for the switch, and, accord-

ing to a KLAS report released in

December, most of them plan to

use a third-party firm to help get

them there.

The report, ICD Consulting:

Roadmap to a Successful Tran-

sition, finds that to prepare

for the Oct. 1, 2014, deadline

for ICD-10, nearly two-thirds

(65 percent) of providers are

consulting a third-party to helpthem successfully move to the

new coding system.

Other report findings show that

San Francisco-based professional

services firm Deloitte together

with Washington-based research

and consulting firm The Advisory

Board are among the top firms

chosen by providers for ICD-10

support.

The Advisory Board reported

that they currently have 89 mem-

ber institutions across consult-

ing engagements and its ICD-10

Compass solution, which includes

analytics and implementation

services.

The complexity of the new cod-

ing system and the initially pro-

posed October 2013 start date for

ICD-10 prompted Barry Blumen-

feld, MD, CIO of MaineHealth

an eight-hospital health system in

Maine to consult London-based

professional service firm Ernst &

Young for support. MaineHealth

commissioned a study by the firm

more than a year ago, which has

helped get their house in order.

Weve been working through

all of the other supporting sys-

Providers seek assistance for ICD-10 switchtems, Blumenfeld told Health-

care IT News. Weve purchased

the tools that we need in terms

of being ready for our coders to

work in ICD-10.

He said MaineHealth could

have made the 2013 deadline,

but all-in-all, theyre relieved it

was pushed back to 2 014. Worst

case, it just gives our folks in

medical records a little bit more

time to practice.

Industry officials say all the

processes that go into the ICD-

10 switchover make this a huge

undertaking for providers.

This diagnosis code is slated to

replace ICD-9 and expand the num-

ber of diagnosis and procedural

codes from 17,000 to some 155,000.

Its not the number, said

Blumenfeld in an interview with

Healthcare IT News last summer.

The complex addition of cod-

ing, he added, makes things

ver y comp licated for phys icians

choosing codes and will require

a lot of training and a lot of

insight into how these codes are

different.

Weve

purchased the

tools that we

need in terms

of being ready

for our coders

to work in

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How health IT pros can improve interpersonal skillsBY GREG REID,Contributing Writer

ITS ONE of those simple truths: Todays

healthcare chief information offi cers need

strong interpersonal skills. Given the central

role information technology plays in organiza-

tions, the IT leader must be able to commu-

nicate effectively across a range of audiences.

Leadership rises and falls on the ability

to communicate, said Ed Marx, the nation-

ally recognized leader in healthcare IT and

sought-after speaker. You have to be very

well versed not just in the language of tech-

nology, but also in the language of business

and the language of the clinician.

Walking the walk is just half the equation.

Poor interpersonal skills put a stop to

career advancement, said Jim Turnbull,

the former HIMSS president and chair of

CHIMEs board of trustees. People have

climbed up the ladder of their organization

only to bump into a barrier because people

cant relate to them.

If anyone can offer help, its Marx and Turn-

bull. Marx is the senior vice president and chief

information offi cer for Texas Health Resources

and has served as the president of the Ohio and

Tennessee Chapters of HIMSS and chair of the

Membership Services Committee.

Turnbull is vice president and CIO of Salt

Lake City-based University of Utah Health

Care, and he has been named the John E. Gall

CIO of the Year, an annual award sponsored

by CHIME and HIMSS.

According to these two experts, many

the challenges facing HIT professionals ca

be addressed through four simple steps.

BE YOURSELF,

SHARE YOUR STORY

Long gone are the days of the aloof, all-bus

ness executive.

The more transparent you are, the soon

er youre going to win the hearts and mind

of those around you, Marx said. Im th

same person at work as I am with my fam

ily or at church. I share the struggles an

successes Ive had, and that lets people ge

to know me.

A good dose of humility never hurts

Turnbull said. Weve all been in presenta

tions where someones been coached to us

certain hand gestures to make certain point

or felt the need to present in a way that seem

so unnatural for them. Just be yourself.

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS

Being effective in the workplace starts wit

one-on-one engagements.

It really helps to understand people, tknow their hobbies, to know a little abou

their kids, Turnbull said. That relationship

building is so important.

I share real stories, and Im really hon

est, Marx said. To build trust, you have t

be honest. Obviously, when Im talking wit

physicians, I share more about my clinic

background. With finance folks, I talk abou

my MBA courses, and so on.

RESPECT YOUR AUDIENCE

Weve all seen it. Were in a meeting and th

IT person is speaking in his or her profe

sional language, not ours. Eyes glaze ove

Smartphones come out.

People need to be sensitive to how they

being perceived, Turnbull said. This isbig piece for me: Regardless of which aud

ence youre speaking to, never speak down t

them. You have to be able to put yourself i

their shoes, and relate to them, and delive

your message in a meaningful way.

Well-executed use of humor is a wonderfu

tool, but stick to the self-deprecating kind

Making fun of others simply isnt appreciated

Ten years ago, I spent 90 percent of m

time talking to IT folks, 10 percent to bus

ness, Marx said. Today, its 80 percen

non-IT, 20 percent IT. To have a career i

IT leadership, you need to be able to spea

many languages one for the IT side, on

for the clinical side, and one for the bus

ness side.

WORK THE CRAFT

Turnbull is living proof strong interperson

al skills can be learned. It takes deliberat

effort and practice. No one is born wit

these skills, he said. It can be learned.

takes deliberate effort, and discipline.

At lunch breaks at conferences, for exam

ple, he makes a point to start conversation

and keep them rolling. At the offi ce, his sta

gets ample opportunities to present an

receive feedback.

First, take advantage of all the resour

es HIMSS has to offer, Marx said. Secon

apply to speak every chance you get. Th

more you do it, the better youll get. Third

take a course through Dale Carnegie or som

other reputable organization. These thing

force you to practice and get better.

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BY HELEN FIGGE,

Career Services, HIMSS

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH is an

integral part of a success-

ful career path. Having the

ability to have data at your

fingertips to learn and grow from is

also invaluable to the process. HIMSS

has a variety of white papers, position

papers and various other opportuni-

ties for educational enrichment to

nurture a career in healthcare IT.

One example of this is the HIMSS

Health IT Body of Knowledge. This

is an organized approach to provid-

ing up-to-date data and materials

pertaining to a variety of healthcare

topics seen today. This particular

offering provides a rich and orga-

nized compilation of educational

material that introduces the reader

to essential definitions, descrip-

tions and discussions in key topic

areas related to health information

systems and management. Thematerial is broad in scope and cov-

ers a variety of topics.

Also, if you are new to health-

care and/or new to healthcare IT,

this site will provide information on

the basics that you need to know to

become grounded in the field and

to succeed. HIMSS professional

development created this organized

approach to educational informa-

tion in an effort to gather knowl-

edge about a specific topic related

to health IT or to gain a more com-

plete knowledge of health informa-

tion systems and management.

The Health IT Body of Knowl-

edge is also focused primarily on

the management of systems and

information. Content in the Health

IT Body of Knowledge is comprised

of articles, tools and guidelines from

HIMSS Health IT Body of Knowledgemany authoritative sources, includ-

ing HIMSS. The documents have all

been reviewed by content experts

to ensure credibility, accuracy and

completeness.

Non-HIMSS subject expertise

and sources are also included to

ensure breadth and scope of data

has been included. Topics include:

healthcare environment, patient-

centered systems such as nursing

informatics and clinical systems,

business-centered systems such as

medical banking and revenue cycle,

as well as strategy and planning.

These various example topics help

to educate and support the various

healthcare initiatives encountered

in healthcare IT career paths today.

The Health IT Body of Knowledge

will continue to be expanded and

updated. New documents will, for a

short time after they are introduced,

be linked under a New Itemlink on the

left navigation column. For additional

information on many of the topics in

the Health IT Body of Knowledge, the

HIMSS website offers an abundance

of content and news on specific areas

of interest to members and visitors.

Many of these can be foun

under, Topics and Tools in th

navigation bar atwww.himss.org

And remember: Be passionat

about your career path and striv

to make a difference and learn

learn, learn. Technology is onl

the enabler; individuals will b

the transformers of health IT i

the years to come.

Content in theHealth IT Bodyof Knowledge iscomprised ofarticles, toolsand guidelinesfrom manyauthoritativesources,including HIMSS.

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