Please answer the following questions using bullet points when possible Describe
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Please answer the following questions using bullet points when possible
Describe the following roles and evaluate their suitability as the replacement CIO if he/she leaves the organization: CMIO, CTO, and CSO.
In hospital A the CIO is a VP and reports directly to the CEO, and the CMIO reports to the CMO. In hospital B, the CIO reports directly to the CFO, and the CMIO reports to the CIO. What are some of the key differences in the culture of the two IS functions and their expected performance?
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Explanation / Answer
1.
CIO:
CIO means Chief Information Officer. The CIO is the most senior executive in an organization and is responsible for the Information technology and the software system that support organization goals. The CIO generally repots to Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer.
Perform duties in the role of a business leader.
Make decisions regarding the purchase of IT equipment, creating a new system etc.
Responsibility towards recruiting employees.
CMIO:
CMIO means Chief Medical Information Officer. The CMIO is the director of medical or health informatics.
Evaluate an organization IT system by designing, applying EMR/EHR software and their applications.
Analyze the medical data and health data and ensure multiple information systems for the quality of care.
Train the physicians and medical professionals in IT systems and applications.
CTO:
CTO means Chief Technology Officer. The CTO is an executive level position in an organization and focuses on scientific and technological issues within an organization. CTO focuses on the core company and other supporting technologies. CTO directly reports to CIO of the organization.
The role of CTO mainly focuses on the Research and Development activities of the organization.
CSO:
CSO means Chief Security Officer. CSO is the organization’s top executive responsible for the security of the data in both physical and digital form.
Serves as the business leader and is responsible for development.
Responsible towards the security vision implementation in the organization.
Directs staff in identifying and responding to the risks.
Maintains security across the organizations to reduce risks.
CTO can be replaced with the CIO position, when the CIO leaves the organization.
2.
In Hospital A:
CIO(Chief Information Officer) the Vice President of the organization.
CIO directly reports to CEO.
CMIO reports to the CMO(Chief Medical Officer).
CMO is officer of Board in Medical department and reports to Chairman of the company.
In this case, Chairman of the Board directly communicates with the head of the company.
In Hospital B:
CIO directly reports to the CFO.
CMIO reports to CIO.
This is a basic level of management. The CFO plays the same role of CEO in the organization.