• CTG Partners with National Nonprofit Health System to implement Epic EHR in the Chattanooga Region

    Buffalo,  N.Y –  July 9, 2018 – CTG (NASDAQ: CTG), a leading provider of information technology (IT) solutions and services in North America and Western Europe, announced today that the Company has been selected by Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) to implement its Epic electronic health record (EHR) throughout its CHI Memorial market.

    CTG will provide professional services during CHI Memorial’s Epic implementation across a number of facilities including:

    • Two hospitals, with a total of 405 beds, plus 30 clinics in Chattanooga, Tennessee
    • CHI Memorial Hospital Georgia, a 36-bed hospital in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
    • CHI Memorial – Parkway, a medical office serving Ringgold, Georgia

    “CHI is a leader and a forward-thinker in the healthcare industry,” said Bud Crumlish, President and CEO of CTG. “They are committed to creating healthy communities and providing exceptional care, rooted in a profound respect for human dignity, which dovetails perfectly with the healthcare industry’s transition to value-based care. None of that can happen, however, without the ability to connect providers and share patient information easily across the healthcare continuum. We are proud that CHI has selected CTG to help them continue this mission by assisting with their Epic implementation.”

    The full go-live is scheduled for the second quarter of 2019, bringing CHI closer to the ultimate goal of having its entire CHI Memorial on one standardized Epic model.

    Extending CHI’s Epic core EHR system to these locations will improve providers’ ability to easily share information about their mutual patients across the enterprise. This level of connection will help all providers throughout the continuum of care to better identify care gaps, coordinate care to drive better outcomes, reduce waste and duplication, lower clinical and operational costs, and ultimately deliver better value and care to patients.

    “CHI is known for its commitment to continually enhance the quality of care they provide to their patient populations, while also identifying operational efficiencies that allow the organization to control costs,” said Robert Barras, Vice President of Sales, Healthcare Solutions, at CTG. “Due to the size and complexity of the implementation, CHI required a partner that could help them make the transition in phases with minimal disruption to their operations. In our early discussions with CHI, we recognized our shared vision around value-based care, and we are honored that they selected us for this critical initiative.”

    About CTG:

    CTG provides industry-specific IT services and solutions that address the business needs and challenges of clients in high-growth industries in North America and Western Europe. CTG also provides strategic staffing services for major technology companies and large corporations. Backed by more than 50 years of experience and proprietary methodologies, CTG has a proven track record of reliably delivering high-value, industry-specific staffing services and solutions to its clients. CTG has operations in North America, Western Europe, and India. The Company regularly posts news and other important information online at www.ctg.com.

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    This document contains certain forward-looking statements concerning the Company’s current expectations as to future growth, financial outlook, business strategy and performance expectations for 2018 and three-year performance targets, a share repurchase program, and statements related to cost control, new business opportunities, financial performance, market demand, and other attributes of the Company. These statements are based upon the Company’s expectations and assumptions, a review of industry reports, current business conditions in the areas where the Company does business, feedback from existing and potential new clients, a review of current and proposed legislation and governmental regulations that may affect the Company and/or its clients, and other future events or circumstances. Actual results could differ materially from the outlook guidance, expectations, and other forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including among others, the availability to the Company of qualified professional staff, domestic and foreign industry competition for clients and talent, increased bargaining power of large clients, the Company’s ability to protect confidential client data, the partial or complete loss of the revenue the Company generates from International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) and/or SDI International (SDI), the ability to integrate the Soft Company business and retain its clients while achieving cost reduction targets, the uncertainty of clients’ implementations of cost reduction projects, the effect of healthcare reform and initiatives, the mix of work between staffing and solutions, currency exchange risks, risks associated with operating in foreign jurisdictions, renegotiations, nullification, or breaches of contracts with clients, vendors, subcontractors or other parties, the change in valuation of capitalized software balances, the impact of current and future laws and government regulation, as well as repeal or modification of such, affecting the information technology (IT) solutions and staffing industry, taxes and the Company’s operations in particular, industry and economic conditions, including fluctuations in demand for IT services, consolidation among the Company’s competitors or clients, the need to supplement or change our IT services in response to new offerings in the industry or changes in client requirements for IT products and solutions and other factors that involve risk and uncertainty including those listed in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as of the date of this document. Such forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s disclosures set forth in the Company’s 2017 Form 10-K, which is incorporated by reference, and other reports that may be filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this release.

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    Posted 7.9.2018

  • News of Note

    7.05.2018
    Candace Stuart – Director, Communications & Public Relations

     

    Here is a roundup from CHIME of recent news and upcoming events:

    Time is running out to qualify for CHIME18’s early bird discount: CHIME members who register for the 2018 CHIME Fall CIO Forum before July 6 will receive a $400 discount off the standard fee. This fall’s forum will be Oct. 30-Nov. 2 in San Diego. You can register here. Be sure to check the website frequently for program updates.

    An opportunity to shed light on medical device security issues: If you have concerns about your organization’s medical device security, or the overall state of cybersecurity for medical devices, please consider taking a survey jointly offered by CHIME and KLAS. Your responses will be anonymous, with the aggregated data from you and your peers analyzed and presented in an upcoming KLAS/CHIME Medical Device Security report. You can participate in this research by filling out this online questionnaire after which KLAS may arrange a quick follow-up call to clarify responses.

    A special note for health IT leaders in the Southeast: CHIME has partnered with Georgia HIMSS to offer exclusive executive track sessions taught by CHIME faculty on Oct. 16 during the 2018 Georgia HIMSS Annual Conference. To attend, you must be a senior healthcare IT leader and a member of, or eligible to join, CHIME, AEHIS, AEHIT or AEHIA. The sessions will focus on current trends in transformative technology, cybersecurity, population health and contemporary best practices. The CHIME track is approved for four CHIME Continuing Education Units that count toward Certified Healthcare CIO certification. You can register here.

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    Posted 7.5.2018

  • Nominations Being Accepted for CHIME and CHIME Foundation Boards

    7.05.2018
    Michelle Patterson – Vice President, Operations

    CHIME and the CHIME Foundation have opened nominations for seats on the CHIME Board of Trustees and the CHIME Foundation Board, respectively. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit nominations and supporting documentation by August 3 to be considered.

    Here is what you need to know for the CHIME Board of Trustees:

    • Elected CHIME members will serve a three-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2019.
    • Candidates for election to the board must be a CHIME member for the past three years and have been active by participating in such events as CIO Forums, focus groups, committee work, surveys, etc. 
    • If you meet the above criteria and would like to be a candidate, please submit your nomination along with a brief biographical sketch and a brief statement explaining why you would like to serve on the board and what direction you envision for CHIME using this link on the CHIME website.

    The CHIME Election Committee will review the submissions and determine the final pool of candidates to appear on the August 2018 CHIME Board ballot. For any questions regarding the CHIME Board of Trustees election process, please contact Michelle Patterson, Vice President of Operations, [email protected] or call (734) 665-0000.

    For the CHIME Foundation Board:

    • The board position is a four-year term starting on Jan. 1, 2019, with an orientation period at the end of 2018.
    • CHIME Foundation firm representatives are eligible if they are in a current Premier, Standard or Associate CHIME Foundation firm holding membership for at least one year, and they have been active by participating in such events as CIO Forums, focus groups, College LIVE, surveys, etc.
    • If you meet the above criteria and would like to be a candidate, please submit your nomination along with a brief biographical sketch and a brief statement explaining why you would like to serve on the board and what direction you envision for CHIME using this link on the CHIME website.

    The final pool of candidates will be determined by the CHIME Foundation Board and announced in August. For questions regarding the Foundation Board election process, please contact the Foundation staff at [email protected] or call (734) 665-0000.

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    Posted 7.5.2018

  • Online CHIME Gear Store Carries CHIME-themed Apparel

    7.05.2018
    Candace Stuart – Director, Communications & Public Relations

    We know many of you hold CHIME close to your heart. Now you can display your affiliation with apparel that bears the CHIME logo – you got it – right near your heart.

    CHIME has collaborated with Land’s End to provide members with an array of shirts, sweaters and other products that can be customized with a CHIME logo. CHIME members can purchase these products online through the CHIME Gear Store, which can be accessed through our website here.  CHIME Foundation members can access the site here. The link takes viewers to a CHIME-themed page on the retailer’s website, where customers can choose from various designs, sizes and colors with the option to add a CHIME logo.

    Land’s End will ship the purchases directly to you. If the clothing doesn’t fit or you decide you don’t want it, you can ship it back for an exchange or refund.

    We created this service in response to members’ request to add CHIME-logo gear to their wardrobes. We launched the CHIME Gear Store with ample time to place and receive an order before any of our upcoming events. Those include:

    • CHIME Partner Education Summit, Sept. 5-7 in Chicago, an exclusive educational event for CHIME Foundation firm members
    • CHIME Advocacy Summit on Oct. 3-5 in Washington, D.C., an educational program based on CHIME’s policy priorities that is open to CHIME members, CHIME Foundation firm members, members of CHIME’s three affiliated associations (AEHIA, AEHIS and AEHIT) and the public at large
    • CHIME Healthcare CIO Boot Camp on Oct. 26-29 in San Diego, an intensive and highly interactive educational program led by CHIME faculty for CHIME members and their direct reports
    • CMIO Leadership Academy 2.0 on Oct. 29-30 in San Diego, a career development opportunity for clinical informatics leaders and alumni of previous CMIO Boot Camps and CMIO Leadership Academies
    • CHIME Fall CIO Forum on Oct. 30-Nov. 2 in San Diego, our premier educational and networking event for senior healthcare executives that includes acclaimed keynote speakers, dynamite track sessions and sunrise sessions, a charity golf tournament, focus groups and numerous receptions. This year’s forum also will feature CHIME’s inaugural HealthCare’s Most Wired Awards Ceremony on the closing day.

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    Posted 7.5.2018
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