Healthcare

South Shore Health: Embracing Agility for Effective Digital Transformation

An important part of the past year has been sharing learnings across our healthcare community for improving finance, human resources, and supply chain management functions. Cara Babachicos, CIO at South Shore Health, shares the organization’s deployment journey and how Workday is helping South Shore Health achieve its goals.

Ellen Murphy

Why Partnering With Diverse Suppliers Is a Win-Win for the Enterprise

Procurement teams have an opportunity to meaningfully contribute to their companies’ diversity and inclusion goals by consciously partnering with diverse businesses, defined as any company that is at least 51% owned by persons identifying with underrepresented groups.

Chris Hong

How to Recalibrate and Plan for a New Normal in Healthcare

The pandemic brought a large dose of uncertainty. But as many in the healthcare industry were still reacting to the initial blow, Vera Whole Health quickly pivoted to deliver its advanced primary care model with increased telehealth services.

Bob Hansen

Collaborating With Innovative Change-Makers in Healthcare

At our first fully digital healthcare industry summit, we gathered our growing healthcare community for a day focused on innovation, collaboration, sharing lessons learned, and celebration.

Ellen Murphy

Announcing the Winners of the Workday Partner Industry Innovation Awards

The Workday Partner Industry Innovation Awards honor industry-specific solutions from our services partners built on top of Workday Prism Analytics and Workday Adaptive Planning.

Workday Staff Writers

Workday Podcast: Technology Trends and Strategies in Healthcare

Keith Lohkamp, senior director, healthcare industry strategy at Workday, talks with Ray Wang, principal analyst, founder, and chairman at Constellation Research, about technology trends and strategies healthcare organizations are adopting to keep up with industry standards and adapt in the changing world of healthcare.

Workday Staff Writers

Taking Care of Healthcare Customers: Workday Once Again Named Best in KLAS

We’re delighted to announce that for the fourth year in a row, customer input shared with KLAS Research has earned us the recognition of Best in KLAS in ERP for Workday Financial Management, Workday Human Capital Management, and Workday Supply Chain Management solutions for healthcare, and Best in KLAS for Talent Management.

Keith Lohkamp

Workday Podcast: Driving Innovation in Healthcare IT

Sarah Richardson, vice president of IT change leadership at Optum, and Joe Wilson, chief technology officer for North America at Workday, discuss how healthcare IT is evolving, the importance of alignment across business functions, and how communication is key for effective digital transformation.

Workday Staff Writers

The Power of Digital Acceleration in a Changing World

During our global digital event, Conversations for a Changing World, finance and technology leaders from Deloitte, John Muir Health, and Cushman & Wakefield discussed digital acceleration, adapting to change brought on by COVID-19, and how partnership between the CFO and CIO is essential for success.

Ellen Murphy

ChristianaCare: Embracing a Culture of Agility and Innovation

Kevin Kain, director of financial planning and operational analysis, and Kristen Raber, corporate director, Cloud Innovation Lab at ChristianaCare, share how the healthcare provider has rapidly adapted to change while continuing to drive digital transformation within the organization and provide affordable, high quality care for the communities it serves.

Ellen Murphy

University of Mississippi Medical Center: Deploying Workday Supply Chain Management Virtually

Al Faulk, senior director of information technology at University of Mississippi Medical Center, discusses UMMC’s digital transformation journey, its recent virtual deployment, and the importance of effective partnership.

Ellen Murphy

CFOs Play a Powerful Role in Continuous Planning

Having the tools for data-driven decision making enables organizations to plan, pivot, and build strategic partnerships that support business continuity, growth, and changes in the healthcare industry.

Keith Lohkamp

Nebraska Medicine: How Alignment and Strategic Partnerships Enable Transformation

Brian Lancaster, vice president of information technology at Nebraska Medicine, shares how his organization has approached its innovation strategy to better support employees and enable effective transformation.

Ellen Murphy

How Customers Are Using Workday to Respond to COVID-19

Chief Customer Officer Emily McEvilly shares how customers are using Workday to help them maintain business continuity and solve challenges created by the pandemic. Emily also discusses how customers have influenced new product configurations we’ve created to help them manage their businesses and workforces.

Leighanne Levensaler

In Good Company: The Future of Healthcare

In this episode, Viktor Reznicek from KPMG discusses big changes in the healthcare industry, the impact of new technologies, and how healthcare leaders can adapt and succeed.

Workday Staff Writers

The Evolving Role of Tech Leaders in Healthcare, Part Two

In part two of this article, learn more about innovative tools and technologies in healthcare, best practices for deploying new tools, and how culture contributes to innovation.

Sarah Richardson

The Evolving Role of Tech Leaders in Healthcare, Part One

The role of healthcare tech leaders must evolve for their organizations to remain competitive and meet changing needs in their communities. Guest blogger Sarah Richardson discusses two key issues facing healthcare IT leaders: reskilling their workforce and building strategic partnerships.

Sarah Richardson

Workday Earns Top Healthcare Recognition for Third Year Running

We’re honored to be recognized by KLAS Research as Best in KLAS in enterprise resource planning for Workday Financial Management, Workday Human Capital Management, and Workday Supply Chain Management solutions for healthcare, and as a Category Leader in Talent Management. Learn more about our focus on healthcare customers’ needs and how they’re gaining value with Workday.

Keith Lohkamp

How FP&A Teams in Healthcare Can Manage Industry Changes

Healthcare faces massive shifts that create margin pressure and widespread uncertainty. Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) teams must transform how they approach three distinct areas.

Adaptive Insights Staff Writers

Top 10 Workday Blog Posts of 2019

We have the privilege of providing a place for members of our community to share their experiences and expertise here on the Workday Blog. Here are some of our favorite and most popular stories of the year.

Workday Staff Writers

Celebrating Innovation Across the Healthcare Community at Workday Rising

Learn the advice healthcare executives shared with their peers, and which customer organizations were named healthcare innovation award winners, at this year's Workday Rising.

Ellen Murphy

How Siemens Healthineers Is Embracing Disruption in Healthcare

Andre Heinz, global head of human resources at Siemens Healthineers, talks about the changing face of the healthcare industry, the role of technology and people in transforming it, and the importance of a strong culture.

Steve Dunne

Managing the Journey to Digital Transformation in Healthcare

A healthcare IT leader shares how to deploy a change management strategy for digital transformation, build an accountable team culture, and gives examples of innovations that are having an impact.

Sarah Richardson

Industries at Workday Rising: Collaboration and Connection

This year, we’ve significantly expanded the number of industry-specific sessions we’ll have at Workday Rising. Here’s a sample of some of the stories our customers will share about successes in their industries.

Jeremiah Barba

Adventist HealthCare: Transforming Supply Chain Management

Like other healthcare organizations, Adventist HealthCare faces pressure to improve efficiencies due to changes occurring across the industry. See how they're handling operational challenges and driving innovation.

Workday Staff Writers

Shifts in Healthcare IT: How CIOs Can Initiate Transformation

To lead digital transformation efforts in healthcare, CIOs and other IT leaders are shifting how they recruit and interact with employees to better engage and retain top talent.

Sarah Richardson

Dayton Children’s Hospital: Deploying Supply Chain Management

The corporate director of supply chain at Dayton Children's Hospital shares his team’s experience deploying a new supply chain management system, benefits they’re already seeing, and their collaborative partnership with Workday.

Ellen Murphy

Workday Earns High Performance Ratings from Healthcare Providers

Workday is a Top Performer in KLAS Research’s "ERP 2019 Performance in the Cloud" report, which reflects high ratings from our customers on product capabilities and our commitment to supporting their success. Here's how we ranked.

Keith Lohkamp

Workday eBook: Three Steps to a Stronger Healthcare Organization

How can healthcare organizations decrease costs and improve quality of operations and care? Check out three proven steps.

Workday Staff Writers

Healthcare Conference Learnings: Connectivity Is Power

Check out key takeaways from the recent HIMSS Global Conference & Exhibition on how connectivity, digital transformation, and working towards reforming healthcare together will shape the year ahead.

Ellen Murphy

Workday Podcast: How Healthcare Leaders Can Innovate in Uncertain Times

Walter Porter, a principal with Deloitte Consulting LLP specializing in healthcare, shares what drives healthcare providers to innovate, why culture and back-office systems matter when attracting talent, and how some providers are investing in the future.

Josh Krist

Celebrating Champions of Innovation in Healthcare

Workday is participating at the HIMSS Global Conference & Exhibition this week, where the theme is “Champions of Health Unite.” Here are some Workday customers who've served as champions of innovation within their healthcare organizations, leading digital strategies that streamline operations, grow their businesses, and nurture the right talent.

Keith Lohkamp

Workday Receives Top Healthcare Ranking for Second Year in a Row

We’re proud to announce that for the second year in a row, we’ve been named Best in KLAS in ERP for our finance, HCM, and supply chain management solutions for healthcare, and a leader in talent management. Here's a look at some enhancements we've made based on healthcare customer feedback, and how we're building an even stronger community together with our customers.

Keith Lohkamp

Navigating Change in Healthcare: Q&A with PwC Health Research Institute’s Ben Isgur

Ben Isgur recently shared his insights about the new health economy at our Healthcare Summit during Workday Rising. In an interview afterward, Isgur discussed how changes to the industry will affect providers and the impact that technology will have on their success.

Workday Staff Writers

Three Ways to Achieve Organizational Change in Healthcare

Healthcare organizations often declare their decision to deliver better care or improve value, but when it comes to executing, they have difficulty taking the leap. To enable organizational change, healthcare leaders must help their employees find meaning in their work, provide them with usable and effective tools, and standardize best practices. Read more from our guest blogger Craig Deao.

Craig Deao

Three Tips Toward Smarter Healthcare Supply Chain Management

Technology is radically transforming supply chain management in healthcare, increasing opportunities to improve optimization and the flow of goods among manufacturers, purchasers, and providers. To prepare, healthcare supply chain leaders will need to advance their skills and knowledge and drive technology decisions that support an integrated, streamlined supply chain.

Keith Lohkamp

The New Healthcare CFO: Agent of Change

There’s a new sheriff in town. With the communication skills of a leader, the data-driven approach of an analyst, and the insights and knowledge of a consultant, healthcare CFOs can become change agents for a better future for their organizations.

Keith Lohkamp

How to Achieve Sustainable Employee Engagement in Healthcare

Given the critical nature of the work in healthcare, employee engagement should be a business imperative for healthcare leaders. Organizations must foster a culture that encourages meaningful work and increases the discretionary effort of its workforce. Read more from guest blogger Craig Deao.

Craig Deao

The Role of the Cloud in Healthcare Data Security

Data security became front and center in 2017, and organizations that collect personal data are held to an even higher standard. Learn how a cloud approach, coupled with a "culture of security," can help healthcare providers keep data safe.

Keith Lohkamp

Workday Earns Top Rankings in KLAS Healthcare Industry Review

At Workday, we’ve worked hard to understand our healthcare customers’ challenges and support them in meeting their business goals. Today, Workday is honored to be named Best in KLAS in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) by KLAS Research. Workday was also recognized as a Category Leader in Talent Management.

Keith Lohkamp

Q&A with Sanford Health’s CIO: Innovating in Healthcare with Workday

Sanford Health is the largest rural, not-for-profit healthcare system in the nation. Josh Robinson, VP and CIO at Sanford Health, shares how the organization plans to enhance the patient experience by improving the employee experience with Workday.

Elaine Ip

How Employee Engagement Impacts Consumerism in Healthcare

Consumerism in healthcare is a fast-growing trend, and adaptation begins within your organization. Healthcare organizations need to equip themselves with the right people and technology that can support their initiatives.

Keith Lohkamp

Why Healthcare Supply Chain Management Is Due for an Overhaul

The shift from service-based to value-based reimbursement puts pressure on healthcare organizations to innovate, increase efficiency, and control costs—all without impacting the quality of care. One area that can have a big impact on costs and efficiency is supply chain management. Read on for three ways healthcare organizations can make strides towards better, more efficient supply chain management.

Keith Lohkamp

Healthcare Industry Spotlight: How the Role of the Controller is Changing

The healthcare industry continues to undergo significant change, with uncertainty around healthcare reform, industry consolidation, and new business models. In this video, Rob McMurray, controller at Christiana Care, discusses how change is impacting the organization and his role.

Workday Staff Writers

Managing Change in Healthcare: Q&A with Chris Pass, CFO at John Muir Health

The healthcare industry is always undergoing change, ranging from new patient care options to the potential replacement of the Affordable Care Act. Chris Pass, CFO at John Muir Health, shares his thoughts about the rapidly changing healthcare environment and how he's preparing his organization.

Workday Staff Writers

In Good Company: How Healthcare Can Meet Uncertainty Head On

In an industry that’s at the center of much public scrutiny and legislative action, what can healthcare leaders do to move their organizations forward in these uncertain times? Deloitte experts share advice for not just surviving, but thriving.

Workday Staff Writers

Why the Healthcare Industry is Moving to the Cloud

A greater focus on actionable insights, employee engagement, and supply chain management is prompting more healthcare organizations to move to cloud-based enterprise systems. Learn more from Workday's healthcare customers in Keith Lohkamp's blog.

Keith Lohkamp

Illumina’s Head of HR Information Systems on the Speed of Innovation

Pat Leckman, HR senior director at a leading company in the emerging field of DNA sequencing, discusses ACA compliance, building a global HR team, and what employees want in their business technology tools.

Workday Staff Writers

Finding and Inspiring the Best Healthcare Workers

Keith Lohkamp

Louis Salamone, CFO at CityMD, on the Need for Speed

CityMD is disrupting the urgent care business. CFO Louis Salamone discusses the company's rapid growth and the role of Workday Financial Management. He also talks about the need for speed—both in the business world and on the race track, where you might find him honing his precision skills in a Porsche.

Workday Staff Writers