TownHall: Mergers, Advanced Degrees, and ERP Upgrades with John Kenagy

September 24: Today on TownHall Sue Schade, Principal at StarBridge Advisors speaks with John Kenagy, SVP & Chief Information & Administrative Officer at Legacy Health. The discussion covers John's extensive career in healthcare IT, his recent law degree, and its application to his CIO role. They delve into current priorities at Legacy Health, including an impending ERP upgrade and managing financial containment amidst economic constraints. The conversation also touches on Legacy's impending integration with Oregon Health and Science University and explores the challenges and opportunities this presents for the organization and its staff. Finally, John shares insights on ongoing technological initiatives. What lessons can CIOs take from John's diverse educational background? How can healthcare organizations successfully navigate financial challenges post-COVID? What are the best practices for managing cultural shifts during mergers and acquisitions in healthcare?Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer