We discuss this week on “Straight Outta Health IT” the challenges and opportunities impacting the delivery of health in rural communities.
Our guest this week is an expert on how technology is transforming rural healthcare. He’s a true innovator and thought leader and has lead his organization in the highest adoption of technology that supports healthcare delivery process. We’re excited to welcome Michael Archuleta to our show! Michael shares his life journey coming from a difficult upbring in the inner city to the sacrifices made by his mother to migrate his family to rural Colorado. This transition to rural Colorado is where he found his passion for learning and technology. We further explore Michael’s perspective and insights on rural health including technology adoption and digital transformation taking place at his healthcare organization. As a product of a rural Georgia our host Christopher, finds similarities in how healthcare was delivered pre-EHR in the roots of his own hometown. Michael also points out in this episode that Health IT is a journey, not a destination and the adoption new tools can be a challenge for many healthcare providers. Especially those in rural settings.
Finally, Michael offers practical strategies for transforming your IT department from a cost center to a revenue generating part of the business.
Tune in and enjoy a great conversation with one of our industry’s most prominent innovation leaders!
