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HISTORY


The CHIME Foundation was formed in 1994, two years after the formation of CHIME. The purpose of the CHIME Foundation was two-fold: (1) to provide the exchange of information and ideas between healthcare CIOs and the vendors/consultants in the HIT industry; and (2) to provide funding in support of CHIME’s benefits and services to its members.


Initially CHIME Foundation membership was comprised of about a dozen firms in a single tier of membership. As CHIME membership grew, more firms were permitted participation and additional tiers of membership were offered.

FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS


The CHIME Foundation has three tiers of membership (Premier, Standard, and Associate). As industry experts in healthcare IT, Foundation members play a vital role in CHIME’s continuing educational events for CHIME Members. Foundation members have the opportunity to host focus groups, educational sessions, online surveys of CHIME members, and connect with CHIME members through a variety of branding opportunities. In addition, CHIME events offer Foundation members the opportunity to connect with the top decision-makers in HIT.


Current Foundation members have the option to upgrade their membership level. Please note, each membership tier has a maximum number of firms allowed per the Board of Directors and not all membership tiers may be available.

MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA POINTS


Firms being considered for a CHIME Foundation membership should demonstrate at least several of the following criteria:


Supports the purpose of the CHIME Foundation: To encourage, develop, fund and implement programs that foster the empowerment of CIOs and advancement of the Healthcare IT industry.


Commits to working in partnership with CHIME CIOs to refine your company’s strategy and direction regarding the needs of the healthcare industry and can demonstrate this support with documented examples.


Demonstrates an established presence within the healthcare marketplace with a significant level of business activity related to consulting, recruiting, technology and/or applications within the healthcare IT industry.


Has an ability to recruit Healthcare CIOs into CHIME.


Demonstrates a willingness to engage with CHIME and actively participate within the CHIME organization.


Commits to having its senior healthcare executive attend the annual CHIME Fall Forum and CHIME/HIMSS CIO Forum.


Supports a diversity of interests and backgrounds while advancing and broadening the strength of the CHIME Foundation.


Standards of Conduct for Foundation Firms and Foundation Firm Representatives


CHIME, CHIME Foundation and other CHIME affiliates strive to provide the highest quality support, resources and professional services to its members. Adherence to these Standards of Conduct for Foundation Firms and Foundation Firm Representatives are essential to meeting these high standards.


All Foundation Firms and Foundation Firm representatives must meet these criteria for membership in CHIME Foundation and must abide by these criteria on an ongoing basis, including at events, conferences and when participating in activities.  Any Foundation Firm or Foundation Firm representative who does not meet these criteria or disregards or deviates from these criteria may be denied membership or, if already a member, subject to disciplinary action, up to and including a revocation of Foundation Firm membership or a Foundation Firm’s representative status. While not intended to be an all-inclusive list, the examples below represent behavior that is considered unacceptable to CHIME Foundation, whether in interactions with CHIME or CHIME Foundation staff or at conferences, events, boot camps, forums, workshops, or anywhere else that members and representatives convene for any purpose relating to CHIME or CHIME Foundation:


  • Sexual or any other unlawful or unwelcome harassment
  • Boisterous or disruptive conduct
  • Excessive and/or inappropriate use of CHIME or CHIME Foundation resources
  • Fighting or threatening violence or damage to reputation
  • Disparaging conduct
  • Negligent or improper conduct leading to damage of property
  • Disrespectful conduct
  • Excessive use of alcohol
  • Smoking, vaping, or any other use of tobacco or related products in places where such use is prohibited
  • Unauthorized disclosure of any confidential information


Factors Which May Have Bearing on Membership


  • Incomplete submission materials and/or insufficient criteria.
  • Any evidence of lawsuits and/or federal/state investigations, the subject of which might reflect in a negative way upon CHIME Foundation, CHIME and/or their affiliates.
  • Prior history of non-compliance with the Membership Criteria or Standards of Conduct or failure to comply with the terms of the Membership Agreement.

CHIME Foundation Board of Directors

The CHIME Foundation Board of Directors is comprised of members, including CIO members of the CHIME Board and CHIME Foundation representatives, elected by the CHIME Foundation membership. All CHIME Foundation Board of Directors also serve on the CHIME Board of Trustees. The Board meets periodically during the year, usually via conference call, addressing issues pertaining to CHIME Foundation membership admittance and current member satisfaction. 

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President & CEO

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CEO

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Head of Digital Health

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Education Foundation Representative, CEO

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President & Chief Strategy Officer

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Imprivata

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Chief Medical Officer

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Vice President, Head of Healthcare

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CHIME Board Chair, Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer

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Division Chief Information Officer

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Chief Information Officer

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Meditech

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Executive Vice President & COO

CHIME STAFF

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CHIME

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President & CEO

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Senior Vice President, Chief Growth Officer in Business Development

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Director, Business Development

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Manager, Membership Operations

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Director, Corporate Membership Services

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Director, Business Development