Writing & The Field Guide

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The book, and the writing that's traveled from grand-rounds stages into Epic's permanent library.

A CMIO FIELD GUIDE

Bedside to Boardrooms

David K. Butler, MD

FAMIA

Coming Soon · 2026

The field guide nobody gave you when you became CMIO.

Six chapters. Real frameworks, real stories, real talk about the job nobody prepares you for — how to earn trust with the medical staff, survive the CIO relationship, and build a team that outlasts your tenure.

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Published & In the Media

Where the ideas show up.

PodcastMay 2020

Interview with the CMIO Podcast

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This Week HealthSep 2019

Thoughts on 2019 Epic UGM

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HISTalkMar 2019

To Douse the Flames of Physician Burnout

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HISTalkApr 2017

A Prescription for Poor Clinician Engagement

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Healthcare IT NewsFeb 2017

Top 5 Ways to Bring Doctors to the EHR Optimization Table

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HISTalkSep 2017

Treatment for Big Company Disease

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Healthcare IT NewsAug 2016

Taking Lean to the Screen

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Healthcare IT NewsFeb 2016

Preventing EHR Lava Pits

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