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The role and the performance of IT Healthcare CEOs tell us that the CIO is at the outer edges of the chief executive’s inner circle. Only a quarter of CEOs count the CIO as a member of the senior executive team. That’s just ahead of the chief marketing officer and the service line director. But when we asked CIOs about their level of input in the organization’s leadership structure, 39% see themselves as a “key leader who contributes to overall organizational strategy.”

More indications of a difference in perceptions are revealed when the CEO and the CIO rate the quality of the organization’s information technology. Very strong, say 22% of CIOs. Very strong, say just 13% of CEOs. And while quarter of CIOs rate their IT as weak or very weak, nearly a third of CEOs see it that way. The role and the performance of IT CONTINUED

Which of the following titles/roles are represented on your senior executive team (the inner circle that works together on strategic planning)? CEO RESPONSES

Which best describes the level of input the CIO has within your organization’s leadership? CIO RESPONSES

How would you rate the current quality/status of the Information Technology of your organization? TECHNOLOGY LEADERS

CEOs How would you rate the current quality/status of the Information Technology of your organization?