Episode 125: How to Lead IT Transformations in Community Health
10/28/24 • 40 min
In this episode of Coffee with Coker, Gabriel Harry, Vice President at Coker, and Tim Harper, Senior Manager at Coker, sit down with Gary Noseworthy, CEO of Community Health Access Network (CHAN), for an in-depth conversation about CHAN's efforts to modernize health information technology in community health centers. They dive into the collaborative projects they've worked on, reflecting on both the obstacles and successes they've encountered.
The discussion covers key topics such as vendor selection strategies, the critical role of strategic partnerships, and the importance of individual assessments for health centers. Gary also shares how CHAN's team has grown and evolved, offering insights into the transformative impact of their initiatives. He looks ahead to CHAN’s future, envisioning an expansion of participating health centers and exploring new business opportunities.
- 00:32 Background on Community Health Access Network (CHAN)
- 02:08 Vendor Vetting and Selection Process
- 09:48 Implementation and Unique Requirements
- 12:00 Project Success and Team Contributions
- 15:18 Challenges and Lessons Learned
- 29:47 Future Growth and Strategic Partnerships
- 34:38 Conclusion and Closing Remarks
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In this episode of Coffee with Coker, Gabriel Harry, Vice President at Coker, and Tim Harper, Senior Manager at Coker, sit down with Gary Noseworthy, CEO of Community Health Access Network (CHAN), for an in-depth conversation about CHAN's efforts to modernize health information technology in community health centers. They dive into the collaborative projects they've worked on, reflecting on both the obstacles and successes they've encountered.
The discussion covers key topics such as vendor selection strategies, the critical role of strategic partnerships, and the importance of individual assessments for health centers. Gary also shares how CHAN's team has grown and evolved, offering insights into the transformative impact of their initiatives. He looks ahead to CHAN’s future, envisioning an expansion of participating health centers and exploring new business opportunities.
- 00:32 Background on Community Health Access Network (CHAN)
- 02:08 Vendor Vetting and Selection Process
- 09:48 Implementation and Unique Requirements
- 12:00 Project Success and Team Contributions
- 15:18 Challenges and Lessons Learned
- 29:47 Future Growth and Strategic Partnerships
- 34:38 Conclusion and Closing Remarks
Podcast Information
Follow our feed in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, or your preferred podcast provider. Like what you hear? Leave a review!
We welcome all feedback from our listeners. Email us questions on any of the topics we discuss or questions about issues that interest you. You can also provide recommendations on matters for future episodes.
· Please email us: [email protected]
· Connect with us on LinkedIn: Coker Group Company Page
· Follow us on Twitter: @cokergroup
· Follow us on Instagram: @cokergroup
· Follow us on Facebook: @cokerconsulting
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Coffee with Coker - Episode 125: How to Lead IT Transformations in Community Health
Transcript
Coffee with Coker is a healthcare business podcast from the Coker Group that focuses on solutions to help healthcare organizations effectively navigate the changing healthcare industry landscape.
Welcome back to Coffee with Coker. This is Gabriel Harry, Vice President, IT Operations here at the Coker Group. I have with me Tim Harper, Senior Manager and PMO extraordinaire, and we're honored to have with us as our guest, Gary Noseworthy,
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