Ann Arbor, MI, November 19, 2024 – The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) proudly recognizes Optimum Healthcare IT as the recipient of the 2024 CHIME Foundation Partner Award. This prestigious award, presented at CHIME24 Fall Forum, honors a CHIME Foundation organization who exemplifies excellence in partnership, collaboration, and dedication to advancing healthcare through technology.

Since joining CHIME as a Foundation Partner in 2016, Optimum Healthcare IT has exemplified excellence in strategic alignment, working to drive impactful changes across the healthcare IT landscape. One of their most influential initiatives, the Optimum CareerPath® program, has directly addressed the healthcare IT talent shortage, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through this program, Optimum Healthcare IT has expanded career opportunities for underrepresented populations while equipping over 200 graduates to meet the industry’s evolving needs.

"This year's recipient has shown unparalleled dedication to transforming healthcare IT," said Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME. "Optimum Healthcare IT’s commitment to volunteerism, thought leadership, and professional development is helping shape the future of healthcare technology. We are proud to honor them for their relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence."

Reflecting on this recognition, Jason Mabry, President of Optimum Healthcare IT, stated, “Being named the recipient of this award for a second time is a testament to our team’s dedication and expertise. This recognition reflects our commitment to excellence and our clients' trust in us to advance their digital transformation initiatives. We’re proud to continue our partnership with CHIME in shaping the future of healthcare technology.”

As a two-time recipient of the CHIME Foundation Partner Award, Optimum Healthcare IT continues to set a high standard for partnership, volunteerism, and workforce development, solidifying its role as a leader in the healthcare IT community.

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 3,000 individual members in 58 countries and two U.S. territories and over 180 CHIME Foundation healthcare IT business and professional service firm members, 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 for the effective use of information management to improve the health and care in the communities they serve. For more information, please visit chimecentral.org.

About Optimum Healthcare IT

Optimum Healthcare IT is a Best in KLAS healthcare IT digital transformation and consulting firm based in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Optimum’s comprehensive service offerings include Enterprise Application Services, Digital Transformation, and Workforce Management, which features our skill development program, Optimum CareerPath®. Backed by a leadership team with extensive expertise, we deliver tailored healthcare consulting solutions to diverse organizations. Visit Optimum’s website or call 1.904.373.0831 to learn how your organization can utilize our solutions.

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