# PMO * **Definition:** Project Management Office; a centralized unit within a healthcare organization that oversees project management practices, ensures alignment with strategic goals, and provides support and governance for healthcare technology initiatives. * **Taxonomy:** CTO Topics / PMO ## News * Selected news on the topic of **PMO**, for healthcare technology leaders * 2.3K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/19/2025 | [**Telix at ANZSNM Annual Scientific Meeting 2025 - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/telix-at-anzsnm-annual-scientific-meeting-2025-302459590.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 5/5/2025 | [**Simplilearn Partners with Virginia Tech to Launch Professional Certificate Program in ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/simplilearn-partners-with-virginia-tech-to-launch-professional-certificate-program-in-project-management-302445890.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 5/5/2025 | [**The Carilion office driving 139 projects**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/strategy/the-carilion-office-driving-139-projects/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 4/24/2025 | [**Network pharmacology analysis reveals HXTL mechanism in treating postmenopausal osteoporosis**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250424/Network-pharmacology-analysis-reveals-HXTL-mechanism-in-treating-postmenopausal-osteoporosis.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 4/21/2025 | [**Cyber A.I. Group Names Dr. Peter J. Morales as Chief Technology Officer - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cyber-group-names-dr-peter-150700656.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/21/2025 | [**Wait, What Does 'PMO' Mean?**](https://www.aol.com/wait-does-pmo-mean-131000566.html) | [[AOL]] | | 12/12/2024 | [**ChristianaCare names new VP of IT**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-executive-moves/christianacare-names-new-vp-of-it.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 11/25/2024 | [**Real-World Challenges in DMD PMO Treatment**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/real-world-challenges-in-dmd-pmo-treatment) | [[AJMC]] | | 11/22/2024 | [**IT Professional Services Market to Expand by USD 621.4 Billion (2024-2028), Driven by ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/it-professional-services-market-to-expand-by-usd-621-4-billion-2024-2028-driven-by-growing-digital-transformation-market-evolution-powered-by-ai---technavio-302313562.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/19/2024 | [**Vantage MedTech Appoints Kimberly Subrahmanyan as PMO and Engineering Services Leader**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vantage-medtech-appoints-kimberly-subrahmanyan-as-pmo-and-engineering-services-leader-302309101.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/12/2024 | [**Capricor Therapeutics to Present Exosome Platform Updates at 2024 American Association of Extracellular Vesicles Annual Meeting**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/11/12/2979267/0/en/Capricor-Therapeutics-to-Present-Exosome-Platform-Updates-at-2024-American-Association-of-Extracellular-Vesicles-Annual-Meeting.html) | [[Globe Newswire]] | | 10/15/2024 | [**Lightbeam Advisory Services Helps Client Achieve $32M in Cost Savings and 40MPM ...**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241015928517/en/Lightbeam-Advisory-Services-Helps-Client-Achieve-32M-in-Cost-Savings-and-40-PMPM-Decrease-Through-Enhanced-Chronic-Disease-and-Preventive-Care) | [[Business Wire]] | | 10/15/2024 | [**Lightbeam Advisory Services Helps Client Achieve $32M in Cost Savings and 40MPM Decrease Through Enhanced Chronic Disease and Preventive Care**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241015928517/en/Lightbeam-Advisory-Services-Helps-Client-Achieve-32M-in-Cost-Savings-and-40-PMPM-Decrease-Through-Enhanced-Chronic-Disease-and-Preventive-Care/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 10/15/2024 | [**Lightbeam Advisory Services Helps Client Achieve $32M in Cost Savings and 40MPM Decrease Through Enhanced Chronic Disease and Preventive Care**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241015928517/en/Lightbeam-Advisory-Services-Helps-Client-Achieve-32M-in-Cost-Savings-and-40-PMPM-Decrease-Through-Enhanced-Chronic-Disease-and-Preventive-Care/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 8/20/2024 | [**Associate Director, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning - Digital Manufacturing - Kraft Heinz**](https://www.builtinchicago.org/job/associate-director-artificial-intelligence-machine-learning-digital-manufacturing/259624) | builtinchicago.org | | 8/19/2024 | [**A gold medal for Olympic mobile coverage**](https://www.computerweekly.com/ezine/Computer-Weekly/A-gold-medal-for-Olympic-mobile-coverage) | [[Computer Weekly]] | | 8/5/2024 | [**2024 Fast Growth 150: The Top 25 Solution Providers - CRN**](https://www.crn.com/news/channel-news/2024/2024-fast-growth-150-the-top-25-solution-providers) | crn.com | | 8/2/2024 | [**Master These 8 Essential Skills To Maximize Your Future Earning Potential - Allwork.Space**](https://allwork.space/2024/08/master-these-8-essential-skills-to-maximize-your-future-earning-potential/) | allwork.space | | 7/25/2024 | [**AI in Project Management Market From Gantt Charts to AI: The Rise of AI-powered ... - WhaTech**](https://www.whatech.com/og/markets-research/industrial/860427-ai-in-project-management-market-from-gantt-charts-to-ai-the-rise-of-ai-powered-project-management-and-market-growth) | whatech.com | | 7/24/2024 | [**Dr. Vince Clinical Research Presents Groundbreaking Webinar on Accelerating ... - The Morning Sun**](http://www.morningsun.net/stories/dr-vince-clinical-research-presents-groundbreaking-webinar-on-accelerating-clinical-drug,142448) | morningsun.net | | 7/23/2024 | [**Generative AI Development Company - GenAI Development Services - Antier Solutions**](https://www.antiersolutions.com/top-10-generative-ai-development-companies-to-look-out-for-in-2024/) | antiersolutions.com | | 7/19/2024 | [**Leading trustworthy AI in life sciences - Capgemini Invent**](https://www.capgemini.com/insights/research-library/leading-trustworthy-ai-in-life-sciences/) | capgemini.com | | 6/26/2024 | [**Spotlight on Artificial Intelligence**](https://www.hcinnovationgroup.com/webinars/webinar/55090939/spotlight-on-artificial-intelligence) | [[Healthcare Innovation]] | | 6/25/2024 | [**Quality Insights Appoints Healthcare Leader Rich Greenhill as Chief Transformation Officer**](https://www.lelezard.com/en/news-21432332.html) | lelezard.com | | 10/11/2022 | [**Walgreens snaps up remaining stake in CareCentrix for $392M**](https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/walgreens-snaps-remaining-stake-home-healthcare-company-carecentrix-392m) | [[FierceHealthcare]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Planview**: A leader in Strategic Portfolio Management, focusing on enhancing connected work across enterprises. - **ICPO and MPO**: Organizations collaborating to establish a pilot center for advanced radiomolecular cancer treatments, focusing on improving patient outcomes. - **Procore Technologies**: A company seeking FedRAMP authorization for its construction management software. - **Rob Guenther**: Director of CSG's Healthcare and Human Services practice, involved in providing EPMO services for the Connecticut Department of Social Services. - **Sarepta Therapeutics**: A biotechnology company focused on developing gene therapies for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), known for its PMO-based therapies. - **Chad Paine**: Vice President of IT Governance at ChristianaCare, overseeing the IT Project Management Office. - **Quality Insights**: An organization focused on improving healthcare efficiency and productivity through transformative initiatives. - **FPT Software**: A technology company focusing on enhancing workforce skills through partnerships with global learning platforms. - **FedRAMP**: A government program that standardizes security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services. - **Integris Health**: A healthcare organization that appointed a new Chief Information Officer to enhance its IT strategy and project management capabilities. - **Tony Di Schino**: Director of Delivery and PMO at Klear.ai, focusing on risk management and claims administration solutions. - **EmVenio Research**: A clinical research organization that enhances collaboration and innovation in clinical trials. - **GlobalMed**: A telehealth and medical technology company focused on enhancing healthcare access through innovative telehealth solutions. - **SharpMinds Consulting Engineers**: A consulting firm that partnered with IKM Architecture to improve healthcare architectural design in the UAE. - **Ripple Science**: A clinical research organization focused on enhancing patient recruitment and retention through innovative solutions. - **Syra Health Corp.**: A company awarded a population health contract to improve mental health services. - **Franco Cardillo**: A representative from the Medical University of South Carolina emphasizing collaboration and communication among stakeholders to enhance patient care. - **Novotech**: A leading biotech contract research organization (CRO) recognized for its innovative full-service approach in clinical development, leveraging advanced analytics and global patient access. - **Crystal Broj**: Chief Digital Transformation Officer at MUSC, discussing integration challenges of digital tools with EHR systems. - **IKM Architecture**: An architectural firm with expertise in healthcare design, collaborating with SharpMinds to enhance service offerings. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **CSG Government Solutions and Connecticut Department of Social Services**: Collaboration to enhance project transparency and performance through EPMO services. - **Munich Pilot Center**: A strategic partnership between ICPO and MPO to establish a center for innovative cancer treatments, providing accredited training and clinical protocols. - **Simplilearn and Virginia Tech**: Partnered to launch a Professional Certificate Program in Project Management, covering both traditional and Agile methodologies. - **Procore Technologies and Coalfire**: Partnership to achieve FedRAMP compliance for enhanced security and data protection. - **GE HealthCare and OCSRI**: Collaborated to migrate from legacy PACS to advanced imaging solutions for improved cancer care. - **Presight and Jordan's Ministry of Digital Economy**: A partnership to implement AI-powered analytics for transforming Jordan's healthcare system. - **SharpMinds Consulting Engineers and IKM Architecture**: Focused on healthcare, research, and technology design projects in the UAE. - **HealthTech Startups**: Increasingly favor outsourcing product development to reduce costs and accelerate product launches while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. - **EmVenio Research and SCRS**: EmVenio joined the SCRS Global Impact Partner Program to improve clinical trial accessibility and collaboration. - **Novotech and Veeva**: A long-standing collaboration enhancing drug development capabilities and driving efficiency in clinical research. - **Dr. Vince Clinical Research (DVCR) Webinar**: Hosting a webinar to discuss the impact of AI on drug discovery and clinical project management. - **Horizon IHI Project**: A collaborative initiative aimed at developing new cancer treatment tools using advanced imaging techniques and AI-based tools for data sharing among research institutions and hospitals. - **Capgemini and Clients**: Collaborating to develop a platform that complies with European AI legislation tailored for the regulated life sciences sector. - **Accenture and Fibermind**: Accenture's acquisition of Fibermind aims to enhance capabilities in network services across various industries. - **FPT Software and Udacity**: A partnership aimed at improving workforce skills in critical areas such as AI and Data Science. - **Altus Nova Technologies and Sedera Health**: Developed a platform to meet regulatory requirements and enhance user experience in medical cost sharing. - **Advantum Health and Beckman Coulter**: Advantum Health collaborates with Beckman Coulter to enhance healthcare solutions and operational efficiency. - **Sarepta Therapeutics and FDA**: Sarepta received expanded FDA approval for its DMD gene therapy, Elevidys, allowing administration to patients aged four and older. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **PMO in Healthcare**: Phosphorodiamidate morpholino oligomer (PMO) therapies are being utilized for DMD, with a focus on improving treatment adherence and real-world effectiveness. - **Carilion Clinic EPMO**: Established to centralize project management efforts, resulting in improved project management across the organization. - **Advantum Health's PMO Initiatives**: Advantum Health's promotion of Samantha Wagner to CAO reflects the importance of project management in enhancing operational efficiency. - **Product Operating Model**: A shift from project-based to product-based operating models in healthcare, emphasizing value-driven work and the importance of skilled product owners. - **Transformation Offices**: Organizations are adopting transformation offices to manage enterprise-wide changes more effectively, enhancing alignment between strategy and execution. - **Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Technology**: Projected growth in RCM technology driven by increasing healthcare billing complexity and a focus on cost reduction. - **Change Management**: Increasingly vital in health IT as new technologies are integrated into healthcare delivery. - **Planview's Innovations**: Planview emphasizes the need for bi-directional visibility and actionable AI to improve alignment between strategies and teams. - **Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)**: Shift towards AI-powered RCM platforms for automation and operational agility. - **AI in Project Management**: The integration of AI in project management is transforming the industry by automating manual processes, leading to increased efficiency. - **Telehealth Expansion**: GlobalMed's initiative to enhance telehealth services through new hires and innovative solutions to improve healthcare access. - **Digital Transformation in Healthcare**: Presight's initiative includes establishing a virtual hospital 'Command Center' to provide advanced telehealth services. - **Outsourcing Trends**: HealthTech startups are leveraging outsourcing to manage limited budgets and resources while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. - **Digital Transformation**: Healthcare IT leaders prioritize investments in people over technology, emphasizing leadership and culture for successful outcomes. - **Emerging Technology Prioritization Framework**: FedRAMP's new framework aims to expedite the approval process for generative AI tools, ensuring they meet security standards. - **Rhapsody Autopilot**: A machine-learning enhancement to automate identity matching in healthcare, improving operational efficiency. - **Healthcare Technology Platforms**: The development of platforms that comply with regulatory changes while enhancing user experience, as seen with Sedera Health. - **Automation in Healthcare**: A key trend identified in a survey, highlighting the need for improved end-user experiences. - **Architectural Innovations in Healthcare**: The partnership between SharpMinds and IKM aims to set new benchmarks in healthcare design in the Middle East. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Real-World Effectiveness of PMO**: Concerns regarding the interpretation of claims data for assessing the effectiveness of PMO treatments in DMD patients. - **Project Management Failures**: Despite improvements, only 12% of transformations met or exceeded expectations in 2023, indicating ongoing challenges in project management. - **Integration of Clinical and Product Teams**: Conflicts may arise due to differing operational models, requiring strategic management. - **Integration of Digital Tools**: Challenges in integrating digital tools with existing EHR systems due to differing project management approaches. - **Hiring Skilled Product Owners**: The challenge of hiring experienced product owners versus upskilling existing team members in a rapidly evolving healthcare technology landscape. - **Regulatory Compliance**: Healthcare technology projects must navigate complex regulatory environments to ensure safety and efficacy. - **Integration of New Technologies**: Challenges in transitioning from legacy systems to advanced solutions, as faced by OCSRI during the PACS conversion. - **Collaboration in Healthcare Projects**: The need for effective collaboration among stakeholders to overcome challenges in healthcare technology implementation. - **Integration Costs and Privacy Concerns**: High integration costs and privacy issues may hinder the adoption of AI in project management, especially for smaller companies. - **DMD Treatment Gaps**: A study highlighted challenges in treatment adherence among Medicaid patients, indicating administrative hurdles affecting therapy continuity. - **Hiring and Outsourcing Challenges**: Healthcare IT faces difficulties in hiring talent and managing outsourced services. - **Healthcare Digital Transformation**: The urgency for digital transformation in healthcare to align with global developments and improve care quality. - **Financial Uncertainty in Healthcare**: Healthcare providers facing rising expenses and process inefficiencies threatening financial stability. - **Data Security and Privacy**: Critical concerns for the growth of BI tools in healthcare, necessitating robust security measures. - **Accurate Person Identity Data**: Significant challenges in managing identity data, leading to privacy risks and productivity losses. - **Data Security**: Concerns regarding cybersecurity threats and the need for robust security measures in healthcare technology. - **Cybersecurity Risks**: As businesses embrace digital transformation, the importance of cybersecurity measures has grown, necessitating a focus on data protection. - **Data Security in Telehealth**: Concerns over data security in telehealth services highlighted by incidents of patient data exposure. - **Talent Shortage**: HealthTech startups face a talent shortage in the U.S. healthcare job market, complicating compliance with intricate regulations. ## Related Topics [[Program Management]]