2026 CIO Priorities

In this episode of Health Data Talks, Harmony Healthcare IT explores how legacy systems create productivity challenges for healthcare organizations and why a strong data strategy is critical to improving clinician workflows, reducing administrative burden, and unlocking greater value from EHR investments.

This episode of Health Data Talks explores CHIME survey insights with CIO Scott Smiser, focusing on IT’s shift from cost center to value driver, the risks and realities of EHR migrations, and balancing AI adoption with strong data, security, and legacy system foundations.

In this episode, Erik Johnson and Scott Smiser dive into best practices for EHR and ERP migrations, stressing early planning, team building, and integrated archiving. They explore key differences between EHR and ERP projects, vendor selection strategies, and trends like healthcare consolidation. Scott also shares insights on AI innovation and the growing importance of cybersecurity in healthcare IT.

Erik Johnson and Jim Hammer explore the integration of enterprise document management systems (EDMs) in healthcare, focusing on brands like Cerner Millennium, Oracle, Hyland Onbase, and Epic Gallery for handling unstructured documentation. They emphasized Harmony Healthcare IT’s expertise in migrating data—especially from Hyland Onbase to Epic Gallery—and discussed the growing adoption of Epic Gallery and its impact on market dynamics and vendor strategies.

Harmony Healthcare IT helps healthcare organizations turn legacy data into a long-term asset with cost-effective, accessible storage. Warm Storage via HealthData Locker™ Tier  securely stores occasionally needed data with simple tools, metadata tagging, and retention rules for easy, compliant management.