Best Large Hospital IT Departments, 2014

September 19, 2014

02:28 PM

<strong><h2>Top 5 Large IT Departments, 2014</strong></h2>

The top 5 large winners (76-199 IT employees) in the 2014 Best Hospital IT Departments program are stocked with can-do attitudes, talent, creativity, and always looking to improve.

<strong><h2>AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center</strong></h2>

#5 Best Large Hospital IT Department, Atlantic City, N.J.
IT Staff: 154, Licensed Beds: 622

Career development paths are clearly mapped out for IT team members at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center. “We are very committed here to manage and develop talent,” said Chris Scanzera, vice president and chief information officer.

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<strong><h2>Roper St. Francis Healthcare</strong></h2>

#4 Large Hospital IT Department, Charleston, S.C.
IT Staff: 149, Licensed Beds: 657

The IT team at Roper St. Francis Healthcare is always looking for ways to improve patient care. It helps that employees are adaptable and “creative and talented folks who are always willing to stop and help troubleshoot when problems arise” said Melinda Cardell, Interim vice president and CIO.

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<strong><h2>Inspira Health Network</strong></h2>

#3 Large Hospital IT Department, Bridgton, N.J.
IT Staff: 91, Licensed Beds: 720

Following a recent merger, the Inspira IT staff is working to put 60 locations, including three major hospitals, all on the same system. Summing up the Inspira Health Network IT staff, CEO John DiAngelo said: “It’s never, ‘I can’t do that.’ It’s always, ‘I’ll figure it out.’ And they always do.”

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<strong><h2>Kootenai Health</strong></h2>

#2 Large Hospital IT Department, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
IT Staff: 89, Licensed Beds: 254

In just over three years, the IT staff at Kootenai Health went from being almost non-existent to a strategic partner in a major expansion of services. “Our IT department has moved from being a weakness to becoming the foundation of a key regional strategy in a very short period time,” said CEO Jon Ness.

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<strong><h2>Phoenix Children's Hospital</strong></h2>

#1 Large Hospital IT Department, Phoenix, Ariz.
IT Staff: 110, Licensed Beds: 363

At Phoenix Children’s Hospital, creating a culture of engagement in the IT department starts with the hiring process. “Don’t get enamored by a resume,” said Brian Meyer, vice president of information technology. “Make sure to get to know the individual, understand a little bit about them, what makes them tick.”

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