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Digital Health Is A Critical Muscle Needed For Pandemic Rebound According To CHIME
Digital Health Most Wired Survey
ANN ARBOR, MI, October 26, 2022,– The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) today celebrates revolutionary achievement in digital health for 18 organizations awarded at the highest level of the CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Survey with level 10 certification.
These 18 healthcare providers have demonstrated a sterling commitment to digital health transformation by raising the bar to drive innovation in health and care. To be certified at level 10, organizations must exhibit an outstanding record of leveraging the power of digital technology within a visionary corporate strategy. Additional qualified healthcare organizations were also recognized from level 7 through 9 and above for demonstrating their dedication to excellence in digital health.
“We are excited to recognize those in the forefront of digital excellence,” said H. Stephen Lieber, Chief Analytics Officer at CHIME. “Their pioneering performance inspires other organizations by example. Patients in communities around the world receive better care because these providers drive change through digital transformation, as they have proven through their success in this rigorous survey.”
This year, the survey grew by 20%, despite the pandemic, and represents over 38,000 facilities from 10 countries. Those providers include organizations that serve patients across the continuum of care: acute care, ambulatory care, and long-term/post-acute care (LTPAC).
This is a story that reaches far beyond the achievements of Digital Health Most Wired’s top-performing organizations,” said Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME. “Deeper analysis of the data shows the major efforts underway to transform the way we deliver care as facilities up their digital game in areas such as patient engagement, clinical quality, security, and data analytics.”
Each participating organization receives a customized benchmarking report available through their complimentary Digital Health Analytics portal, an overall score, and scores for individual levels in eight segments: infrastructure; security; administrative/supply chain; analytics/data management; interoperability/population health; patient engagement; innovation; and clinical quality/safety.
The 2022 survey also included an unscored section on digital transformation to allow for data gathering on responses to emerging digital health trends without impact to an organization’s rating. A list of the highest-achieving healthcare organizations in level 7-10 presented by category is available here.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 58 countries plus two U.S. territories and over 190 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.Contact
Calli Dretke
Vice President & Chief Digital and Marketing Officer
CHIME
734.412.6255
[email protected]
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The ROI of Legacy Data
Jacksonville, FL October 20, 2022, By: Larry Kaiser: Legacy data, when accessible, can change patient lives and the decisions made by an organization. A lack of data is hurting staffing, capacity, and so much more in global healthcare environments. According to Becker’s Hospital Review, healthcare organizations have seven main fears about cloud data:
- Talent Pool
- Budget
- Culture
- Data insecurity
- Regulations
- Trust
- Lack of data interoperability
As data sources increase and legacy systems are replaced, data retention, compliance, and security risks become more complex. Most organizations struggle with basic data visibility and access to siloed data, leaving stakeholders frustrated and constrained.
Posted 10.24.2022 -
CyncHealth to Showcase Successful Partnership at Lyniate Customer Conference
Leading HIE Partners with Lyniate on Interoperability Suite to Power Regional Data Exchange
Boston, MA and La Vista, NE – October 19, 2022 – CyncHealth, the designated health information exchange (HIE) for Nebraska and western Iowa, will present on its partnership with Lyniate, a global leader in healthcare data interoperability, at the CONNECT 22 customer conference. CyncHealth CEO, Dr. Jaime Bland, and Chief Data Officer, Dr. Naresh Sundar Rajan, will discuss how components of the Lyniate Interoperability Suite power the HIE and support its most critical initiatives.
CyncHealth partners with Lyniate for its market-leading interoperability solutions including Lyniate Rhapsody®, with its unmatched ability to synchronize a variety of data standards, and Lyniate EMPI powered by NextGate, a best-of-breed enterprise master patient index. These products, along with the HealthTerm® terminology management solution and the Lyniate Corepoint interface engine, make up the Lyniate Interoperability Suite – a comprehensive offering to help healthcare providers and health networks, payers, and public health departments power more meaningful data exchange.Posted 10.24.2022 -
Abra Announces First Talent Platform Designed Specifically for the Healthcare IT Ecosystem
New platform targets unique pain points in healthcare IT ecosystem, benefitting health systems, independent contractors and consulting/staffing firms
MAITLAND, Fla., Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today Abra announces the world’s first talent community designed exclusively for the healthcare IT ecosystem. The online platform and app, available soon on iOS and Android, aggregates healthcare IT talent from the most comprehensive sources including independent contractors, consulting firm team members, and even shared capacity of provider organizations’ IT teams. Abra provides new levels of flexibility and access that all stakeholders in the market can benefit from.
“The most discussed issue among healthcare leaders is a shortage of talent, but the issue isn’t actually a shortage of talent, it’s the difficulty and cost of accessing the high quality talent that’s already out there,” said Steve Glomski, Founder and CEO of Abra. “Abra’s platform collects the requirements, timing, and preferences directly from employers and workers to help facilitate great matches. On top of creating easy access for everyone, engagements found through Abra are projected to save employers up to 47% when compared to traditional external contracting services.”
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SHI International Receives Vizient Contract for Information Technology Products and Services
SOMERSET, N.J. June 8, 2022—SHI International, one of the world’s largest IT solutions providers, is pleased to announce it has received a contract from Vizient, Inc. for information technology products and services. Vizient is the largest healthcare performance improvement company in the U.S., and supports academic medical centers, community hospitals, pediatric facilities, and non-acute care providers.
SHI gives healthcare organizations access to a world of possibilities with experts and trustworthy vendors that deliver technology solutions designed to improve patient care, staff productivity, and operational efficiencies.
Through this SHI and Vizient agreement, Vizient member organizations have access to SHI’s entire product catalog of IT solutions and services, including hardware, software, cloud, cybersecurity, and accessories, and the contract supports SHI’s mission to help America’s healthcare providers deliver effective care to patients through the delivery of innovative, robust, and cost-effective technology solutions.
“This new agreement will accelerate SHI’s ability to support our valued healthcare providers and allow them to deliver their critical services more effectively and efficiently,” said Denise Verdicchio, Senior Vice President of Public Sector Sales at SHI International. “We look forward to delivering our world-class capabilities to Vizient members as we continue to invest in our market-leading commitment to the healthcare sector.”
To learn more, visit SHI’s Healthcare website.
ABOUT SHI
SHI International Corp. is a $12 billion transformational technology solutions provider serving the needs of more than 15,000 corporate, enterprise, public sector and academic customer organizations around the world. It helps companies achieve business goals through the use of technologies ranging from software licensing and end user computing devices to innovative cloud and edge solutions. With over 5,000 employees worldwide, SHI is the largest Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) in the U.S.SHI Media Contacts
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Clearsense Unveils the Future of Healthcare Data Management, 1Clearsense
The new product name and logo signify the singularity of the Clearsense team, applications, and services.
Jacksonville, FL (October 18, 2022). Clearsense®, a technology company that partners with healthcare organizations to increase data value, governance, and transparency, announced a brand new name and logo for their healthcare data management and analytics platform, 1Clearsense.
Featuring the brand’s signature colors and a powerful “1” icon, the graphic showcases the community within Clearsense, striving to come together—moving the needle for all in healthcare. With a nod to the brand’s foundation, the logo depicts an addition to the Clearsense look—featuring a modern, engaging design with a simple reminder to each employee, partner, and vendor of the organization. A visual nod to the power of collaboration and shared mission, the logo is a reminder that powerful outcomes happen when each individual is dedicated to a brighter future in healthcare.
By eliminating rising costs and workload while elevating data transparency, the 1Clearsense data management platform maintains and manages all technical and business metadata, master + reference data, data quality, and analytics governance — all while delivering immediate value.
Media Contact:
Katie-Madonna Hindes
Director of Marketing
[email protected]Posted 10.24.2022 -
Clearsense Hires Acclaimed HealthTech and PaaS leader, Leland Westerfield
With over twenty years of experience, Clearsense’s new CFO will lead financial administration to propel the growing health analytics firm
Clearsense®, a technology company that partners with healthcare organizations to increase data value, governance, and transparency, announced the hire of a brand-new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Leland (Lee) Westerfield.
Over his career,Westerfield has led finance at six SaaS and B2B technology ventures, helping each scale revenue and guiding several through successful exits. Within healthtech, he served as CFO of the real-world evidence platform, Aetion. In addition, he brings leadership experience from Wall Street, where he served as a prominent equity research analyst at UBS and BMO, covering the internet and media sectors.“I’m happy to announce that after diligently searching and interviewing candidates, we have identified a CFO that brings the experience and industry knowledge that we are looking for here at Clearsense,” shared Gene Scheurer, CEO at Clearsense. “Lee’s experience aligns very well with where we are at currently with Clearsense, as well as where we are headed as we continue to grow and scale.”
About ClearsenseCommitted to leading transformation in healthcare, Clearsense® creates a data journey, all the way from number to key insight. Cloud-based, AI-enabled, and HITRUST-certified, the platform of data solutions ensure data governance, implementation, and analytics are rapidly mainstreamed while remaining scalable and secure. Driving faster outcomes in clinical, financial, and operational environments, Clearsense is powering the innovation of tomorrow—right now. Learn more at Clearsense.com.
Media Contact:
Kate-Madonna Hindes
Clearsense
Director of Marketing
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CHIME Announces Incoming Board Members and 2023-2024 Board Officers
ANN ARBOR, MI, October 12, 2022 The College of Health Information Management Executives (CHIME) proudly introduces three (3) new CIO members and one (1) new Foundation member representative that will join the CHIME Board of Trustees in January 2023. Collectively, the board members include leading digital health and business experts who will provide strategic oversight and pave the way toward CHIME’s continued innovation and growth. This diverse group brings a broad set of skills and expertise that will help further CHIME’s mission to advance and serve healthcare leaders and the industry improving health and care globally through the utilization of knowledge and technology.
CHIME and CHIME Foundation members had the privilege of choosing from an outstanding slate of candidates this year,” said CHIME Board of Trustees Chair, Tanya Townsend, System Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for LCMC Health System. “CHIME is able to stay on a trajectory of growth because of the support, guidance, and trust of this outstanding group of leaders. This diverse group has a clear vision for where the industry is heading and has the ability to innovate, transform, and create positive change,” said Townsend.
New members appointed to the CHIME Board of Trustees include
- Daniel Barchi CHCIO, LCHIME, CIO, New York-Presbyterian
- Terri Couts, CHCIO, SVP & CIO, Guthrie Clinic
- Tressa Springmann, CHCIO, FCHIME, SVP, CIDO, LifeBridge Health
Beginning January 1, 2023, the new CHIME Foundation Board Director is:
- Sean Kelly, MD, Chief Medical Officer, WELL Health
In addition, CHIME is pleased to announce the 2023 and 2024 CHIME Board of Trustees Officers.
Beginning January 1, 2023, the new CHIME Board of Trustees Officers are:
- Daniel Nigrin, (Chairperson), MD, CHCIO, CIO, MaineHealth
- Sarah Richardson(Secretary), CHCIO, FCHIME, SVP and CDIO, Tivity Health;
- Rusty Yeager (Treasurer), CHCIO, LCHIME, SVP and CIO, Encompass Health
Starting January 1, 2024, the new CHIME Board of Trustees Officers will be:
- Scott MacLean(Chairperson) CHCIO, FCHIME, SVP and CIO at MedStar Health
- Aaron Miri (Treasurer) CHCIO, FCHIME, SVP and CDIO at Baptist Health
- Sheree McFarland (Secretary) CHCIO, FCHIME, LCHIME and CIO at HCA
CHIME extends gratitude to three (3) board members who are stepping down from the CHIME Board of Trustees due to new positions within a Foundation Firm.
- John Kravitz’s tenure as Foundation Chair will be completed by Tanya Townsend
- Buddy Hickman’s role as Treasurer-Elect will be served by Rusty Yeager for 2023
- Stephanie Lahr’s role as Secretary-Elect will be filled by Sheree McFarland for 2023 and 2024
The CHIME Foundation Board will expand to support continuity of board service and will have three (3) new positions to be filled by past Board members. These members will rotate with a new person each year.
Starting January 1, 2023, the new seats will be:
- John Kravitz, Three-year term
- Zane Burke, Two-year term
- Buddy Hickman, One-year term
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 58 countries plus two U.S. territories and over 190 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
Contact
Calli Dretke
Vice President & Chief Digital and Marketing Officer
CHIME
734.412.6255
[email protected]Posted 10.12.2022 -
Tegria Partners With ServiceNow to Help Healthcare Create Better Experiences
September 29, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time – Today we’re announcing our new partnership with ServiceNow. Their cloud-based workflow automation platform is helping to accelerate digital transformation in a number of industries, from financial services to education to logistics. By streamlining daily tasks, the ServiceNow platform improves efficiency and creates a consistent experience for end-users.
ServiceNow is already used in many healthcare organizations. Widely regarded as a leading ticketing system, it forms the cornerstone of IT break-fix and enhancements throughout provider organizations. But many healthcare organizations are overlooking the value ServiceNow can bring to ongoing enterprise operations. We see great potential to help our healthcare customers unlock new levels of operational efficiency while improving experiences for clinicians and patients.
The unrelenting 24/7 demands of patient care and ever-increasing administrative workloads can make it difficult for healthcare to embrace innovation as quickly as other industries. When staff and resources are already stretched thin, improving operational efficiency seems like a lofty goal. Because both ServiceNow and Tegria know healthcare, its challenges, and its opportunities, we’re confident that we can help hospitals, clinics, and health systems reach and exceed this goal.
Imagine digitally guided workflows—much like the shopping and checkout experience on Amazon, or the approval of your online home mortgage—happening throughout the hospital. ServiceNow allows organizations to custom curate applications in very short periods of time which can be used to guide the patient through their unique care journey. Creating a consistent, intuitive patient experience from first encounter through follow-up care and beyond can speed time to recovery, increase patient satisfaction, and even improve outcomes by keeping patients engaged and informed at every step.
Through this partnership with ServiceNow, we plan to help healthcare organizations accelerate innovation in new ways. We are dreaming of big things and the innovation potential is great. Tegria is proud to be leading the charge in this space, and looking forward to partnering with ServiceNow to help move healthcare forward.
Read more about the ServiceNow and Tegria partnership
Posted 10.10.2022