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Navigating the intricate landscape of federal legislation, regulations, swift news cycles, and partisanship can be daunting, but CHIME’s Public Policy team is here to help. We possess in-depth expertise on health IT policies that directly impact our members and work alongside you to advocate for your interests in Washington, DC, and keep you informed.


By way of member-led workgroups, our Policy Steering Committee, and our Board of Trustees, CHIME gathers forward-thinking ideas, vital needs, and innovative solutions from digital health executives who are working tirelessly to improve health and care in their communities. The Public Policy team then uses member feedback to inform and influence federal policies meant to advance the delivery of health and care in the United States through information technology. 


The Public Policy team is available to assist you and answer any questions you may have – just email [email protected].

The CHIME Public Policy Program was founded in 2007 as a direct result of our members’ desire to influence change in Washington for the betterment of healthcare and to improve patient experience.

The team serves as the collective voice for our members, advocating on their behalf for digital health policies that improve the health and care in the communities they serve, and the patients they care for.

With a strong presence in Washington, the team collaborates closely with members to offer educational and technical policy leadership to Congress, the White House, and federal agencies.

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Webinars


The CHIME Public Policy team regularly holds webinars to keep you informed about the latest legislative and regulatory changes in Washington, DC. When Public Policy has an upcoming webinar, the link to register can be found under the Events tab on CHIME’s website. Can’t make one of the webinars or want to rewatch something you missed? Don’t worry—CHIME members can also view past webinars at any time.

Public Policy Advocacy

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Working for YOU in Washington. Direct action in Washington on behalf of our members to influence healthcare legislation and rulemaking. Click the links below to learn more about our advocacy efforts on major healthcare policymaking and maintain awareness on policy decisions being considered​. We also provide cheat sheets, toolkits, and other resources to help you understand these important initiatives and what they mean for healthcare and your organization. The Public Policy team is available to assist you and answer any questions you may have – just email [email protected]!

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    CHIME Leads Letter to Capitol Hill with Nearly 100 Organizations Urging Telehealth Extension

    Mar 10, 2025

    CHIME, alongside 93 organizations, sent a letter to Congressional leadership to urgently request that Congress extend telehealth flexibilities past the March 31, 2025 deadline.

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    CHIME Comments to HHS on Proposed HIPAA Security Rule

    Mar 06, 2025

    CHIME submits comments to the Department of Health and Human Services on the Biden Administration's proposal, "HIPAA Security Rule To Strengthen the Cybersecurity of Electronic Protected Health Information."

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    CHIME-led Stakeholder Letter to Trump Administration Requesting HIPAA Proposal Rescission

    Feb 17, 2025

    CHIME, along with other provider organizations, sent a letter to President Trump, Secretary Kennedy, Director Vought, and Mr. Musk to urgently request the rescission of the Biden Administration’s HIPAA Security Rule proposal.

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    Washington, DC

    Cheat Sheet - ASTP/ONC HTI Regulations Rundown

    Jan 15, 2025

    This cheat sheet provides an overview, background, and outlook of ASTP/ONC's “Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability” (HTI) regulations.

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    CHIME and More Than 60 Organizations Send Letter to Capitol Hill Urging Congress to Extend Telehealth Flexibilities

    Dec 03, 2024

    CHIME, alongside 62 other organizations, sent a letter to Congressional leadership to urgently request that Congress extend telehealth flexibilities set to expire on December 31, 2024 for at least two additional years.

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The Washington Debrief


Bite-sized pieces of breaking digital health news delivered right to your inbox


Every week, the Public Policy team delivers an informational debrief to keep our membership up to date on everything happening in Washington that could impact their organizations and their ability to deliver care effectively to their communities.

Meet the Public Policy Team

Want to get in touch with the Public Policy Team? Email [email protected].

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Mari Savickis

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Vice President, Public Policy

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Cassie Ballard

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CHIME

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Director, Congressional Affairs

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Chelsea Arnone

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CHIME

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Director, Federal Affairs