title: The changing role of the CMIO.
abstract: Chief medical information officer is a relatively new position at most hospitals, but the job is changing as rapidly as the technology they oversee. This foldout describes CMIOs' key responsibilities, desirable traits and barriers to effectiveness.
authors.forename: Lee Ann
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Runy
mesh_terms: D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006740:Hospital Administrators / Q000592:standards*; D006751:Hospital Information Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D019451:Information Management / Q000193:education; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007587:Job Description; D007857:Leadership; D008490:Medical Informatics / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D011361:Professional Competence; D024382:Professional Role; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce