The 81st episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today was recorded at the MEDITECH Live conference! We were joined by Nolan Hennessee, CIO and Vice President at St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System to talk about the use of MEDITECH Expanse in his organization. Hennessee has been a strong advocate for MEDITECH as his primary health system vendor, so we kick this episode off by taking a deeper look into what he looks for and values in a partner. Next, we talk about his work in fast-tracking an Expanse Ambulatory rollout to approximately 100 providers. And while we’re on the topic of Expanse, we also take a deeper look into his rollout of Expanse Oncology in their cancer center and infusion clinics. Then Hennessee shares some of the ways his organization is staying ahead with all of the advancements that have been made in Oncology, especially in areas like precision medicine.

We then move on to talk about how St. Joseph’s/Candler’s patient population has been growing and their services have been expanding. Hennessee shares how they have been engaging their patients and what tools they have been using to boost their satisfaction. Next, we take a look at St. Joseph’s/Candler’s diverse population to discuss the ways they are currently engaged with the patients in their community and how they’re meeting their population health needs. Lastly, we wrap this episode up with Hennessee sharing what St. Joseph’s/Candler has in store for the future and a little career advice from Hennessee.

Here’s a look at the questions and topics we discuss in this episode:

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• We are here at MEDITECH LIVE, where you have the opportunity to be part of this much larger MEDITECH community, so let’s talk partnerships. I understand you are a strong advocate for MEDITECH as your primary health system vendor. Can you tell me a little bit about what you look for and what you value in a partner?
  
• I read that you fast-tracked an Expanse Ambulatory rollout to approximately 100 providers. Can you talk a little more about that and share more about your expansion strategy?
  
• Along with ambulatory, you are also rolling out Expanse Oncology in your cancer center and infusion clinics. Can you tell me a little bit more about your Expanse Oncology rollout?
  
• As we talk about Oncology and the advancements that have been made in this field, especially around areas like precision medicine, what are some of the ways you see St. Joseph’s/Candler staying ahead?
  
• With your patient population growing and services expanding, how are you engaging patients and what tools are you using to boost their satisfaction?
  
• You are part of a panel at MEDITECH LIVE on Perfecting Care for Patients. With such a diverse population, from rural to urban to resort destinations like Hiltonhead, what are some of the ways you are currently engaging with patients in your community and meeting their population health needs?
  
• What’s next for St. Joseph’s/Candler?
  
• What advice would you give an aspiring CIO?
  

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