For the 40th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we sat down with Mark Weisman, MD, CIO at TidalHealth to talk about legacy applications and EHR data conversion. First, we dive into his move from CMIO to CIO and how that shift has gone for him.  Then, we ask him about TidalHealth’s move from Cerner to Epic and the process he went through and lessons learned. Next, we discuss Weisman’s approach to moving legacy data and his keys to converting and decommissioning legacy systems including his work with Harmony Healthcare IT in this process. Then, Weisman shares the other exciting projects that he is working on. Lastly, we ask Weisman for what advice he would give to doctors looking to get more into the IT side of things.

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

• You went from CMIO to CIO, what was that change like and do you suggest it for other CMIOs?
  
• TidalHealth moved from Cerner to Epic, talk about that process and what lessons you learned in the move.
  
• How did you approach moving the legacy data from Cerner to Epic?
  
• What was your key to a successful conversion and decommissioning of the legacy system?
  
• What advice do you have for other CIOs who may be going through a similar process?
  
• What are some of the other exciting projects you’re working on?
  
• What advice would you give a doctor that wants to get into more of the IT side of things?
  

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