The ROI Of Strategic Technology: The Easterseals Midwest Case Study

1:00 – 2:00 pm ET

Investment in technology is critical for successful strategy implementation, but these tools are only valuable if the chief financial officer (CFO) can ensure the necessary return on investment (ROI). Knowing how to select and implement the right technology to develop a competitive advantage is now part of a CFO’s responsibilities, as it is the tech director’s responsibility.

During this one-hour live presentation, Jeff Arledge, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Easterseals Midwest will present the essential components of his electronic health record (EHR) selection plan, and the process for a successful EHR adoption. He will share how the selection process starts with great strategic planning that delivers a clear understanding of the organization’s future market positioning, service lines, and the EHR functionalities necessary to support that. This will include how to select the right team, how to adopt effective change management practices, and overcoming selection fatigue.

Executive attendees of this session will:

• Gain insights on how to align the technology plan with the strategic plan.
• Discuss examples of using technology budgeting to leverage staff and resources to operate more efficiently and create a competitive advantage.
• Identify how to assess the return on investment between different technology options by estimating potential revenue increases or cost reductions.

This roundtable is part of the OPEN MINDS CFO Consortium, developed to provide executives with the tools and abilities to strategically assess and position their organizations for long-term sustainability and growth. The consortium is open to all Elite members; to learn more and sign up, visit https://openminds.com/store/cfo-consortium/.