
Virtual Focus Groups: Maintaining Valuable Communication with CHIME Members
Released March 18, 2020
3.17.20 By Shafiq Rab MD, MPH, CHCIO, Chair, CHIME Foundation Board; SVP & CIO, Rush University Medical Center Last week, I wrote an article for CHIME’s membership newsletter, Inside CHIME, to outline opportunities CHIME has put in place for members who planned to attend focus groups in Orlando. CHIME’s technology allows us to provide virtual… read more

Webinars Spell Out Opportunities for Foundation Partners
Released March 18, 2020
3.18.20 By the CHIME Team CHIME Foundation is always working to enhance your experience as a Foundation partner. Part of the great value of CHIME Foundation membership is the myriad of virtual benefits we provide for firms to activate. Although we pride ourselves on our high-quality in-person events, we have a lot to offer virtually. … read more

Messaging on Focus Group Participation from the CHIME Board
Released March 18, 2020
3.18.20 By Shafiq Rab MD, MPH, CHCIO, Chair, CHIME Foundation Board; SVP & CIO, Rush University Medical Center Last week, I wrote an article for CHIME’s newsletter, Inside CHIME, to outline opportunities CHIME has put in place for members who planned to attend focus groups in Orlando. CHIME’s technology allows us to provide virtual focus… read more

An open letter to our Foundation Firms
Released March 18, 2020
3.18.20 By Barb Sivek, Chief Operating Officer, CHIME Foundation An open letter to our Foundation Firms, First, I want to thank you for your partnership as we work through the uncertainty of these unprecedented times. Over and over, as I’ve had interactions with our members, I have been continually amazed by the resounding support… read more

Virtual Focus Groups Offered to Those Previously Scheduled for Week of HIMSS
Released March 18, 2020
3.18.2019 Arika Lycan, Director, Corporate Partner Services In light of the HIMSS Global conference being cancelled, CHIME’s activities for the week of HIMSS, including our in person focus groups, have been re-evaluated. CHIME Foundation would like to assist you in virtually hosting your focus group that was previously scheduled to take place in Orlando. We will utilize your already provided title and abstract to promote your… read more
Now Accepting Proposals for 2020 CHIME Fall Forum
Released February 19, 2020
02.19.2020 By Christopher Hargrett, Education Coordinator Revised 05.13.2020 The call for proposals has begun! Eligible CHIME provider members, individually or in teams, as well as Foundation partners in collaboration with CHIME members, may begin submitting proposals for Leadership from the Edge (LFTE) and track sessions for the CHIME20 Fall Forum. Any proposals submitted by CHIME Foundation partners MUST include one or more CHIME provider members. These presentations are approved by… read more

CHIME Membership Demographics Update
Released January 22, 2020
CHIME provider membership has continued to grow steadily over the years, and we are excited to be standing at over 3,200 CHIME members as of January, 2020! Below we’ve shared some updated data with you that better defines our CHIME members. More Foundation Insight: Benefits Utilization Strategy for 2020 What Health Systems Must Do… read more

Benefits Utilization Strategy for 2020
Released January 22, 2020
1.21.2020 By Corporate Partner Services Team, CHIME Foundation January is a time of renewal and resetting for many of us, both personally and professionally. Consider approaching your CHIME Foundation partnership in the same way in early 2020; an opportunity to re-energize. Your CHIME Foundation benefits offer multiple points of in-person connection with CHIME members as… read more

What Health Systems Must Do to Accelerate Digital Transformation
Released January 22, 2020
1.22.2020 By Paddy Padmanabhan, CEO Damo Consulting Inc As a foundation partner, we conducted a focus group discussion with 40 health system CIO’s who are also members of CHIME. Based on the study, we found that most CIO’s defined “digital” as a reimagining of business processes and patient experiences. Healthcare consumerism and the emergence of… read more

A Fond Farewell, and Know You Are in Good Hands
Released December 18, 2019
12.18.2019 Cletis Earle, CHCIO, Chair, Foundation Board; SVP & CIO, Information Technology Kaleida Health The year 2020 is right around the corner, and the New Year will ring in new leadership on the CHIME Foundation Board. I would like to use this opportunity to thank my fellow CHIME Foundation Board members and our Foundation partners… read more

Invest in Yourself in 2020: CFCHE Credential Has Lasting Value
Released December 18, 2019
12.18.2019 Ashley Jester – Director, Professional Development As we turn the corner into 2020, CHIME Foundation is celebrating three years of existence, and 46 CFCHE designees. CHIME Foundation Certified Healthcare Executive (CFCHE) is a certification that you have access to as a CHIME Foundation partner. As those who have taken the CFCHE exam can attest, it is a challenging but worthwhile pursuit. CFCHE is the… read more

Education Foundation Offers Scholarships for Spring Forum, Boot Camp
Released December 12, 2019
12.12.2019 Rose Lucas, Executive Assistant, Foundation The CHIME Education Foundation is accepting scholarship applications to assist members who want to attend either the CHIME HIMSS CIO Forum in Orlando, Fla., or the CHIME Healthcare CIO Boot Camp in Chicago. The deadlines for applying are Jan. 6 and Feb. 9, respectively. The CHIME HIMSS CIO Forum… read more