Certification Gives Foundation Members Chance to Distinguish Themselves
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.
Learn morePolicy Thought Leaders from D.C., CHIME to Speak at Advocacy Summit
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.
Learn moreCMS Unveils Proposed Rule with Changes to Telehealth, Other Programs
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
Learn moreOpioid Task Force Building Off Foundation Established in First Half Year
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.
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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.
Learn moreNews of Note
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.
Learn moreNominations Being Accepted for CHIME and CHIME Foundation Boards
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 July 31 to be considered.
Learn moreOnline CHIME Gear Store Carries CHIME-themed Apparel
CHIME has collaborated with the retailer Land’s End to offer members shirts, sweaters and other apparel bearing the CHIME logo. The online CHIME Gear Store is now open and taking orders.
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Here is a roundup from CHIME of recent news and upcoming events: CHIME Opioid Task Force co-chairs will participate in a webinar, “The CIO’s Role in Battling the Opioid Epidemic,” on Tuesday; CHIME Opioid Task Force member Dave Lehr will share how Arundel cut opioid prescribing by half; and CHIME opens awards nominations and applications for 2018.
Learn moreAEHIS Board Chair Voices Members’ Cybersecurity Concerns at Hearing in D.C.
Speaking on behalf of AEHIS and CHIME at a House hearing, AEHIS Board Chair Erik Decker supported provisions that for the first time would include cybersecurity threats in the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2018. Decker is chief security and privacy officer at University of Chicago Medicine.
Learn moreTelehealth Gets Boost from VA, Medicare Reimbursement
This month veterans became eligible to receive virtual healthcare from Veterans Affairs providers no matter where they live or where the provider practices in the U.S. In a commentary that first appeared in Health Data Management, Public Policy Steering Committee Chair Liz Johnson discusses the significance of this change.
Learn moreCHIME Adds Convenience to Getting CHCIO Certification
Many of our healthcare organizations are increasingly engaged with the patient experience, using healthcare IT to serve patients when and where they want. Now CHIME is doing the same for you by offering certification from the convenience of your work or home office.
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