CHIME and AEHIS Celebrate the 2024 Baldrige Foundation Award Recipients for Leadership Excellence

Ann Arbor, MI, April 9, 2024 – The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and The Association for Executives in Healthcare Information Security (AEHIS) extend their heartfelt congratulations to all recipients of the 2024 Baldrige Foundation Award for Leadership Excellence in Cybersecurity.

This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of cybersecurity, safeguarding the well-being of patients and healthcare systems worldwide.

These outstanding individuals are:

* Heather Adkins, Vice President of Security Engineering, Google

* Brad Arkin, Senior Vice President, Chief Security & Trust Officer, Cisco

* Julie Chua, Director, Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

* George Finney, CSO, Southern Methodist University

* Gregory T. Garcia, Executive Director, Health Sector Coordinating Council Cybersecurity Working Group

* Carter Groome, Chief Executive Officer, First Health Advisory

* Mari Rose Savickis, MPA, Vice President, Public Policy, College of Healthcare Information Management Executives

We are honored to share remarks from some of the incredible leaders in our cybersecurity community at CHIME:

Gregory T. Garcia commented,"In the face of ever-evolving cyber threats, collaboration and innovation are key to safeguarding our healthcare systems. I am honored to receive this recognition from the Baldrige Foundation and I remain committed to driving cybersecurity excellence to protect patients and providers alike."

Carter Groome stated, "The crippling impact of cyber attacks on the US ecosystem of care warrants a call to action akin to tackling our most menacing cultural challenges. I'm mindful of representing a collective of unheralded, passionate individuals and organizations dedicated to a mission in a field that doesn't always love you back. Thank you Baldrige for recognizing our collective efforts in protecting patient safety and the livelihood of healthcare organizations."

Mari Rose Savickis expressed, “Advocating for strong cybersecurity policies in healthcare is more than just a professional pursuit; it's a commitment to patient safety and trust. Receiving this award is both an honor and a reminder of the critical work ahead. I am proud to stand with CHIME and the Baldrige Foundation in championing cybersecurity excellence."

Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME added, "We are incredibly proud of the outstanding contributions each of these individuals has made to cybersecurity in healthcare. Their achievements not only exemplify the highest standards of leadership and innovation but also play a crucial role in safeguarding the well-being of patients worldwide. Congratulations to these remarkable individuals on their well-deserved recognition.”

CHIME and AEHIS commend these incredible leaders for their pivotal roles in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare cybersecurity. Their contributions are crucial in fortifying our defenses against the increasing threats of cyber-attacks, ensuring the safety and trust of patients across the globe. Their leadership not only sets a standard for excellence but also paves the way for a more secure and resilient healthcare future.

About CHIME

The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) is an executive organization dedicated to serving chief information officers (CIOs), chief medical information officers (CMIOs), chief nursing information officers (CNIOs), chief innovation officers (CIOs), chief digital officers (CDOs) and other senior healthcare IT leaders. With more than 5,000 members in 56 countries plus two U.S. territories and over 150 healthcare IT business partners and professional services firms, CHIME and its three associations provide a highly interactive, trusted environment enabling senior professional and industry leaders to collaborate, exchange best practices, address professional development needs and advocate the effective use of information management to improve the health and care in the communities they serve. For more information, please visit chimecentral.org .

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