16: CMIO: the best role for you?

The role of the Chief Medical Informatics Officer (CMIO) has developed as healthcare has become more involved in clinical informatics and information technologies. Today we’re discussing what type of physician is qualified for this position and how you may pursue a career as a CMIO.

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“The Chief Medical Informatics Officer can be a very rewarding role that many physicians, especially those who are adept at information technology or who have developed some background with computerized systems, find themselves very well suited for.”

Show Highlights:

  • The role of the Chief Medical Informatics Officer (CMIO) as a liaison between the members of the medical staff, employed physicians, and healthcare organizations.
  • How the implementation of clinical information systems led to the growth and development of this role.
  • Why ensuring that the quality of care across multiple information systems is an integral part of this position.
  • The job duties of a CMIO.
  • Specific training and qualifications organizations are looking for in a CMIO.
  • Anticipated salary for this role.
  • Current conditions and the outlook for informatics jobs.

About me:

I’m an experienced physician executive with over 30 years of clinical and administrative experience in various healthcare settings. I’m passionate about coaching and mentoring physicians interested in transitioning to full time or part time non-clinical roles either within the healthcare industry or external to healthcare. I have served as a COO for an emergency medicine management company, CMO for several hospitals, Vice-president of ambulatory quality for a large multispecialty medical group, Vice-president of system quality and safety for a multi-hospital system, along with numerous medical staff positions and other administrative roles. 

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Additional Resources:

22 Best Master’s in Information Systems Degrees in 2021

UIC Master of Science in Health Informatics

Health Informatics Careers for Graduates with an MSHI

University of Illinois at Chicago, Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) Curriculum

Chief Medical Information Officer: Job Description and Salary Data

Payscale, Average Chief Information Officer (CIO) Salary

What is Health Informatics?

Leadership in Health Informatics: What Is a Chief Information Officer?

Applying Technology To Improve Healthcare: What Is Healthcare IT?

Applied Clinical Informatics, The Chief Clinical Informatics Officer (CCIO)

Forbes, Why Tech Companies Hire Chief Medical Officers

What to Know About the Chief Medical Information Officer Role

The 6 Cs of Being a Successful CMIO

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