Implementation best practices: Laying out the infrastructure

Healthcare CIOs and other executives should conduct a risk assessment before implementing health IT infrastructure projects, including considering delivery, security, and budget risks, according to Tony Howlett, chief information security officer at health IT vendor SecureLink. It’s also important to do thorough due diligence when selecting vendors, ensuring they have the ability to deliver on time and on budget while also maintaining strong security measures. Additionally, experts recommend modernizing infrastructure to be more open and responsive, prioritizing patient safety and security, and adopting a hybrid cloud model.