Susan Snedaker, MBA, is a renowned healthcare IT executive, consultant, and author with more than 15 years of experience in the industry. Susan is a leading voice in the world of healthcare IT and has helped numerous organizations improve patient outcomes through innovative IT solutions. As Chief Information Officer (CIO) for a major Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) system, and previously, as Information Security Officer (ISO) for a major community hospital system, Susan has a wealth of experience leading healthcare IT departments and implementing cutting-edge technologies. Her expertise has been recognized by her peers, earning her prestigious certifications as a Certified Healthcare CIO (CHCIO) and Certified Healthcare Information Security Leader (CHISL). Susan is also an accomplished author, having written several books on healthcare IT and leadership, as well as numerous articles and white papers. Her thought leadership has been featured in leading industry publications and she is a sought-after speaker at conferences and events. Susan's passion for healthcare IT and her commitment to sharing her expertise are reflected in her latest book, Renovating Healthcare IT: Building the Foundation for Digital Transformation.

Foreword. Acknowledgements. About the Author. Introduction. Section I INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE IT RENOVATION. 1 Overview of Healthcare in the U.S. 2 Digital Transformation. 3 Assess the Environment. Section II IT BUILDING BLOCKS. 4 IT Strategy Building Blocks. 5 IT Governance Building Blocks. 6 IT Architecture Building Blocks. 7 IT Finance Building Blocks. 8 IT Technology Building Blocks. 9 IT Service Management and IT Operations Building Blocks. 10 Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Building Blocks. 11 IT Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Building Blocks. 12 IT Cybersecurity Building Blocks. 13 IT Staffing Building Blocks. 14 IT Management and Leadership Building Blocks. 15 IT Value Creation Building Blocks. Section III IT ASSESSMENTS. 16 IT Strategy Assessment. 17 IT and Data Governance Assessment. 18 IT Architecture Assessment. 19 IT Finance Assessment. 20 IT Technology Assessment. 21 IT Service Management & IT Operations Assessment. 22 IT Business Intelligence & Data Analytics Assessment. 23 IT Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Assessment. 24 IT Cybersecurity Assessment. 25 IT Staffing Assessment. 26 IT Management & Leadership Assessment. 27 IT Value Creation Assessment. Section IV RENOVATION PLAN. 28 Create Your Renovation Plan. 29 Manage Change. 30 Design Your Digital Future. 31 Completion - Certificate of Occupancy. Index.