About ROI's Insights Blog

ROI’s Insights Blog is intended for IT and Operational Leaders within our client organizations across the country. Each article is written with this audience in mind, to shed light on process and technology topics related to ERP (Finance, Supply Management, HCM, and IT) and HIS Clinical & Revenue Cycle areas. Each entry will be categorized by function and technical area, to aid in search and navigation.

The authors of this content include ROI’s experienced Workstream Leaders & Consultants who possess 10+ years of functional and technical expertise. Each post contains a brief profile summary of the writer for future reference. Thank you for your interest in this blog! https://roihs.com



Recent Articles

Why You Need Dedicated Project Managers in Healthcare IT

Nov 9, 2021 2:25:00 PM / by Dana Spencer posted in Project Management

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As healthcare IT systems continue to get more complex, it is becoming increasingly important for them to be implemented and maintained by trained project management professionals. As the use of technology helps reduce costs and improve the quality of care, it can also create challenges related to reduced service delivery timeframes and increased regulatory compliance pressures. The ability to manage such a complex environment is what can make or break the success of these projects.

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Six Tips to Staff Your Healthcare IT Project

Sep 8, 2021 5:50:36 AM / by ROI Healthcare Solutions posted in Project Management, Staff Augmentation

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Healthcare organizations today face the challenge of adopting and implementing a healthcare information technology (IT) project that is expected to deliver clinical and financial benefits. However, navigating this journey can be difficult without the right staff. 

Ask yourself: Who has the skills and staff for these positions? Is there a need to hire additional staff to meet the needs of this healthcare IT project? If so, what budget dollars are available?  Will this funding be in the form of internal or external hires? The answers to these questions will help you create a staffing strategy for your healthcare IT project. 

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Healthcare ERP Implementations: 7 Common Mistakes

Jul 2, 2021 2:51:49 PM / by ROI Healthcare Solutions posted in Project Management, Infor, Healthcare CxO Topics

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Why Every Healthcare Leader Needs a Client-Vendor Liaison

Jun 16, 2021 12:34:58 PM / by James Layton, PMP posted in EHR, Project Management, Cerner, Epic, MEDITECH

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Be Productive at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Mar 25, 2020 4:12:11 PM / by ROI Healthcare Solutions posted in Human Capital Management, Project Management

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How To Avoid Common Project Failures and Join Those Who Get It Right: Part 2

Apr 18, 2019 3:44:41 PM / by ROI Healthcare Solutions posted in Project Management

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How To Avoid Common Project Failures and Join Those Who Get It Right: Part 1

Apr 11, 2019 6:57:31 PM / by ROI Healthcare Solutions posted in EHR, Internet of Things, Project Management, ERP

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When I initially considered writing a blog about creating project success and avoiding common pitfalls, I recalled a Becker’s report, as well as many others, confirming that 70% of hospital strategic initiatives fail. I wondered how so many projects failed to meet defined goals and expectations. Who was steering or not steering the ship? For five straight years, the statistic remained the same... until the Project Management Institute (PMI), Pulse of the Profession 2017 survey, reported that organizations implementing strategic initiatives are experiencing a higher success rate. This is good news, but there is still significant room for improvement.

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Spotlight: Kyle Hodges

Apr 9, 2019 12:27:49 PM / by ROI Healthcare Solutions posted in Human Capital Management, Project Management, ERP, Finance, Infor

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Spotlight: Kyle Hodges

Kyle is a project manager and HR leader, who has led implementations in complex healthcare systems that transitioned many antiquated paper-based activities to enhance electronic processes leveraging Infor applications. 

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An Interview with Dana Spencer

Apr 4, 2019 11:00:00 AM / by ROI Healthcare Solutions posted in EHR, Project Management

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Dana Spencer

Client Services Executive

Dana is a seasoned Healthcare IT Program Manager. She is an expert in software solutions delivery and services that improve patient care, clinical outcomes, and maximize organizational performance. Dana's experience in strategic and tactical planning, process redesign, change management, and executive relationship management has yielded years of repeated success in the deployment of solutions in multi-size enterprise environments.

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An Interview with James Layton, PMP

Mar 28, 2019 7:45:00 AM / by ROI Healthcare Solutions posted in Revenue Cycle, Project Management, Cerner

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James Layton, PMP

Cerner Certified Revenue Cycle Client Services Executive

Over the past 11 years, James has driven efficiency and excellence within Revenue Cycle operations in healthcare. He is Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified and has demonstrated mastery as a project leader within many complex engagements. James' passion within healthcare IT spans project management, IT systems, Revenue Cycle consulting, and engagement leadership.  In efforts to prove continued dedication to his profession, he obtained a CRCP, Patient Accounting from Cerner’s Revenue Cycle Certification Program last September, 2018.

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