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Gauging CIOs’ Opinions with Online Member Surveys
Released August 14, 2018
8.14.2018 By Arika Lycan, CHIME Foundation Specialist Surveys are a useful resource for organizations looking for feedback and data on various HIT-related topics or interests. CHIME Foundation members have the valuable opportunity to implement CIO Member Surveys through CHIME. Standard and Premier tier members have a survey opportunity included in their benefits packages; Associate… read more
CPES Gives 2019 Foundation Chair and Participants a Chance to Get Acquainted
Released August 14, 2018
8.14.2018 By Cletis Earle Chair, CHIME Board; SVP, CIO Information Technology This September I will participate in the 2018 CHIME Partner Education Summit as a faculty member. This will be my first time as a speaker at CPES, and I expect it will be a learning experience for me as well as for the Foundation firm members who will attend… read more
D.C. Summit to Bring All Member Groups Together to Learn about Policy Challenges
Released August 14, 2018
8.14.2018 By Caitlin Kelly, Director, Strategic Partnerships By Mari Savickis, VP, Federal Affairs By Leslie Krigstein, VP, Congressional Affairs CHIME is excited to debut its CHIME Advocacy Summit, taking place October 3-5, in Washington D.C. The CHIME Advocacy Summit will bring together leading policy makers with healthcare IT’s top thought leaders to discuss the most pressing, current,… read more
CHIME Foundation Brings Jennifer Ramstrom on Board as VP
Released August 14, 2018
8.14.2018 By Barb Sivek, Chief Operating Officer, CHIME Foundation We are pleased to announce that CHIME has named Jennifer Emory Ramstrom vice president of the CHIME Foundation and of CHIME Technologies, Inc., effective Aug. 1. Previously vice president of vertical strategy and business development at Connection, Jennifer has demonstrated a deep commitment to CHIME and… read more
Certification Gives Foundation Members Chance to Distinguish Themselves
Released August 2, 2018
Foundation member George Dealy enjoys a challenge. So when he had the chance to test his mettle by taking the CHIME Foundation Certified Healthcare Executive (CFCHE) exam, he embraced it – and found the benefits extend beyond certification itself.
Policy Thought Leaders from D.C., CHIME to Speak at Advocacy Summit
Released July 27, 2018
CHIME is lining up a stellar group of thought leaders from Capitol Hill, federal agencies and CHIME who are at the forefront of public policy initiatives for the inaugural CHIME Advocacy Summit on Oct. 3-5 in Washington, D.C. Here is a look at some of these policy heavy hitters.
CMS Unveils Proposed Rule with Changes to Telehealth, Other Programs
Released July 19, 2018
7.19.2018 Leslie Krigstein – VP, Congressional Affairs Mari Savickis – VP, Federal Affairs The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule on July 12 with changes to the Physician Fee Schedule and the Quality Payment Program (QPP). Traditionally, these rules have been separate, however, CMS has combined them this year. This edition of the… read more
Opioid Task Force Building Off Foundation Established in First Half Year
Released July 19, 2018
The CHIME Opioid Task Force is nearing its half-year anniversary. In this article, co-chairs Ed Kopetsky and Jim Turnbull discuss the progress made, ongoing projects and new resources. One event not to miss: the second educational opioid webinar scheduled for July 25.
News of Note
Released July 19, 2018
Here is a roundup from CHIME of recent news and upcoming events: CHIME18 early bird pricing will expire soon; CHIME members can participate anonymously in a survey on medical device security and Georgia HIMSS offers a CHIME track at its annual conference.
Foundation Firms Eligible for Exclusive Most Wired Discounts and Deals
Released July 10, 2018
This year 675 organizations representing more than 2,400 hospitals from around the world participated in the CHIME HealthCare’s Most Wired survey. Foundation firms can save more than $2,270 on ads that will appear in a special supplement honoring the winners. Foundation firms that sponsor CHIME’s inaugural Most Wired program will receive a free ad and many other additional benefits.
CFCHE Program Gains Traction and Interest Among CIOs
Released July 10, 2018
As the CHIME Foundation Certified Healthcare Executive program celebrates its one-year anniversary, we’re proud to say that interest and awareness is increasing every day. Tim Stettheimer PH.D., CHCIO, FCHIME, LCHIME, FACHE and newly appointed vice president of CHIME education, discusses the importance of this unique professional certification opportunity for CHIME Foundation representatives and what it means to CIOs.
Excerpts from the Proposed ‘Promoting Interoperability’ Initiative
Released July 10, 2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule that included changes to the Meaningful Use program, with plans to finalize the rule in August. Here are some excerpts from the proposed rule that may be of interest to Foundation firms, followed by links to CHIME documents.