Cybersecurity Is Patient Safety: CHIME Submits Comments On Sen. Warner’s Cybersecurity Policy Paper
WASHINGTON, DC, December 2, 2022 – Yesterday, the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and the Association for Executives in Healthcare Information Security (AEHIS) provided comments on Senator Mark Warner’s (D-VA) policy options paper, titled “Cybersecurity is Patient Safety.” CHIME and AEHIS applaud Senator Warner’s leadership and long-standing commitment to highlighting and improving the… read more
Learn moreCHIME/AEHIS Partner with Health-ISAC to Provide Timely Healthcare Security Alerts and Tactics for Our Membership
ANN ARBOR, MI, November 2, 2022 – For many years, The Association for Executives in Healthcare Information Security (AEHIS) and The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) have played an important role in educating, sharing information with and connecting Health IT executives across all areas of their business including cybersecurity, and healthcare security best… read more
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Measuring Digital Identity and IAM Maturity to Advance Digital Initiatives in Healthcare
Introduction Imprivata recently hosted a thought leadership roundtable with digital health leaders working in the NHS in England. Under consideration was digital identity as it relates to healthcare, challenges in identity and access management (IAM) maturity, and national policy developments around a national framework, including securing funding for the implementation of IAM. CHIME President and… read more
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Techquity: Using technology and data insights to deliver more equitable patient care
by Cerner’s Dr. Nasim Afsar There is a common saying that your ZIP code matters more than your genetic code. In short, where you live matters to your health risks and outcomes. But it shouldn’t. COVID-19 brought into much sharper focus the health disparities that have long existed within our communities. We better understood… read more
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5 Risk Factors for COVID-19 Breakthrough Infections
by Cerner’s Christy Dueck While vaccinations are one of our most effective strategies to significantly mitigate the spread and most severe health consequences of COVID-19, they’re not 100% effective. Since last year, we’ve seen spikes in breakthrough COVID-19 cases. Data is key to helping us better understand COVID-19 and be more proactive in preventing its serious complications…. read more
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An Organization Designed to Educate and Serve its Members
by Charles E. Christian, CHCIO, LFCHIME, LFHIMSS It’s difficult to believe that it has been thirty years since The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives or CHIME was moved from the thoughts of several pioneers in the HIT leadership world into reality. It was very early in the formation of a new professional role, the… read more
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Why You Want to Be a Hosted Buyer at ViVE
Is ViVE’s Hosted Buyer Program right for you? What is it and why should you participate? The Hosted Buyer Program at ViVE enables healthcare provider leaders to conveniently discover and evaluate new healthcare solutions they need. In the spirit of the ViVE event, the Hosted Buyer Program works by bringing the right people and products… read more
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The Non-Negotiable for Health Organizations: Cybersecurity Protection
by Cerner’s Scott Breece Cyber-attack surfaces are increasing as many health systems expand care beyond the four walls of the hospital and are especially prevalent due to the focus on health organizations inside of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the current landscape of cloud computing, telehealth, virtual work, remote hosting and data sharing between caregivers is essential… read more
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3 Insights on Advancing Health Equity Through Social Determinants
by Cerner Corporation COVID-19 has highlighted healthcare disparities that have existed for far too long. As we push for health equity, we must address the key social determinants of health (SDOH) that play a significant role in a person’s well-being and quality of life – economic stability, access and quality of education and healthcare,… read more
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5 Healthcare Trends Rounding Out 2021
by Cerner Corporation As we approach the final months of 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic is still shaping healthcare around the world. Many organizations and communities continue to battle patient surges caused by the Delta variant, while also managing vaccination efforts and trying to prepare for what’s next. Annually, healthcare and technology leaders from across the… read more
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How AI/ML Helped Hartford HealthCare Optimize Infusion Scheduling
By Helen Gao, Senior Product Manager, LeanTaaS and Obehi Ukpebor, Head of Customer Success, Infusion, LeanTaaS Hartford Health Care (HHC) is Connecticut’s only truly integrated healthcare system, with more than 33,000 employees, $4.3 billion in operating revenue, and a medical staff of 4,000 providers. The health system is also home to the HHC Cancer… read more
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CHIME ENCOURAGES ITS MEMBERS TO #BECYBERSMART DURING CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH
Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart! Protecting patient data is more important than ever before with healthcare remaining squarely in the crosshairs of hackers and ransomware actors worldwide. Just as you would with the access points to your facility, it’s crucial to ensure your network and technology vulnerabilities are accounted for and properly mitigated. You wouldn’t want… read more
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