Almost 1,100 CIOs have already joined CHIME. Here’s why our members think you should join too:
“There is no question of the importance of CHIME membership to the healthcare CIO. Healthcare
is facing unprecedented cost, quality, safety and performance pressures. CHIME's educational and networking
opportunities ensure that the CIO is able to strategically lead their organization's use of information
technology to respond to these challenges.”
John Glaser FCHIME
Vice President and CIO
Partners Health Care System, Inc.
"In the rapidly changing environment of healthcare IT, CHIME provides me with numerous ways to
network with my peers and stay on top of the latest trends. This helps me tremendously from both an operational
as well as a strategic planning perspective."
Gregg T. Martin
Chief Information Officer
Arnot Health
“I have found CHIME to be a great resource, providing an opportunity to share information in any
number of ways. The meetings provide a chance to exchange information face-to-face, and to get to know peers
confronting the same issues and challenges that I am. I have used the CHIME website on numerous occasions and
find the member-to-member surveys particularly useful. I would, and have, recommended becoming a CHIME member
to other healthcare CIOs. It's a great way to stay in touch with what really going on in health information
technology.”
Frank M. Richards
Chief Information Officer
Geisinger Health System
“I have received the greatest benefit from the CIO Forums and the Discussion list topics. Many
times information posted on the discussion list pertains to projects or goals that our organization has an
interest in learning more about. Networking with other CIOs and their willingness to share their knowledge
and experience makes my membership well worth the time.”
Jesse Long
Director of Information Technology
Alamance Regional Medical Center
“When I was a new CIO, attending the CHIME Forums helped me establish a network of very bright,
seasoned CIOs who are always willing to share their experiences. If you attend only one event each year, the
Fall Forum is the one to attend. The events are very well run and offer great learning on timely topics.”
Rick Follett
Former Director of Information Services
The Good Samaritan Hospital
"CHIME isn't only about furthering your professional development, membership is actually enjoyable. I share many
of the same interests and challenges (both professional and personal) as my peers. The diversity and quality of
the people I have met over the years has been an added reward. Work hard and play hard is what you can expect
from being a member of CHIME."
Eugene Grochala
CIO
Capital Health System
“I find my membership to CHIME beneficial primarily for the ability to interact with my fellow IT leaders.
The pace at which technology is changing in healthcare is staggering and few hospitals can afford to make mistakes. It
is essential for healthcare CIOs to collaborate and ensure our focus and our efforts are in the right direction. The
pressure is on for us to get it right the first time and I rely on CHIME members to help me do that.
CHIME provides me with a number of tools that assist me in supporting my organization. The discussion list always
contains topics that are real-time for me. It gives me first hand knowledge of products, strategies, and the changes
in the technology and healthcare industries. The College Live sessions are relevant to the challenges that all CIOs
face and the networking forums provide a means to have personal interaction with other CIOs.
CHIME is a great melting pot of large, medium, and small organizations. Dollar for dollar, it is the best investment a CIO can make.”
Jim Holmes
CTO
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
“As all CIOs are in this fast-paced industry, I am bombarded with information. My CHIME membership has given me an
opportunity to receive valid, accurate information and opinions in a just-in-time fashion, pertinent information when I need it
from a trusted source.”
Joan Roscoe
CIO
Valley Health
“I joined CHIME my first year as a CIO and it has been invaluable. I use CHIME resources extensively for
education, benchmarking and surveying.“
Crystal Stallings
Chief Information Officer
Skaggs Community Health Center
“I have only been a member of CHIME for a year, but the benefits are already evident. The CIO Connection
newsletter has important information that is not always available in traditional IT journals. The information is geared
to what CIOs do on a daily basis and is a definite help in our planning activities. I have also appreciated the opportunity
to network with other CIOs and learn from the online surveys that other members initiate. Overall, the information available
through CHIME keeps me in tune with the healthcare IT industry as well as activities at the government level that will directly
impact how we do business over the next few years.”
Nancy Vester
Vice-President/Chief Information Officer
Leesburg Regional Medical Center
“CHIME’s IT warehouse is an invaluable tool. With this access, I am able to research products, find out what
my peers are doing and review recent studies all from the same locations. In an executive position, time is one of the most
valuable commodities, so anything that can assist with rapid and accurate decisions is impressive.”
Kathy Ross
VP/CIO
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
“While there are many valuable things about being a member of CHIME, there are two things about my membership
that have been particularly useful. First, the networking opportunities that come with the CIO forums are invaluable. There is
nothing like connecting with other CIOs to get advice and share thoughts about issues. The second thing is the CHIME Boot Camp.
I have sent a number of staff from our organization and they have all raved about the experience and appreciated the leadership
development opportunity.”
Mary Finlay
Deputy CIO
Partners HealthCare System, Inc.
“No other membership in a professional organization is more important to me than my membership in CHIME. The
opportunity to meet in person with my peers twice a year and have access to them via electronic means when it is convenient
for me, anytime day or night, gives me exposure to resources that challenge and stretch my perspectives. Every CIO in healthcare
will benefit from membership.”
David Muntz
Senior VP and CIO
Baylor Health Care System
“CHIME provides me and my colleagues with venues for collaboration on numerous health IT strategic and tactical
fronts. Whether face-to-face at our CHIME-sponsored events, through our active on-line member-to-member surveys, the daily
member discussion list, or perusal of organized content in our IT Warehouse, CHIME member exchanges are highly value and ever-present.”
George Hickman
Senior VP and CIO
Albany Medical Center
“The value I receive from my CHIME membership goes far beyond the services and information found on the website. The caliber
of speakers and subject matter presented at the Spring and Fall CIO Forums is always relevant to the issues facing healthcare
IT executives. Having the opportunity to learn from the industry’s best and share ideas and experiences with your peers is priceless.”
Jack McCloskey, FHIMSS
Director Information Systems
Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services
“One of the most valuable aspects of my CHIME membership has been the opportunity to network at the CIO Forums
with some of the most highly respected and knowledgeable healthcare IT professionals in the country. As an experienced IT
executive who was new to healthcare, I was delighted at the informal and welcoming atmosphere created at these events. They
have been a terrific learning experience!”
Mike Alverson
VP of Information Service
Texas Health Resources
"I have been a member of CHIME from its inaugural year. I find the semi-annual forums to be ideal for catching
up on what my peers are involved with. It gives me the opportunity to focus on key issues not just with specific presentations
but more importantly, with an environment and schedule that promotes networking and informal discussion. I value my CHIME membership!"
Dennis L’Heureux
Senior Vice President of Planning & CIO
Rockford Health System
“Without question, CHIME has been an incredible value! Throughout my recent career transition, the network I've built
through CHIME's CIO Forums helped me make career connections that wouldn't have been possible otherwise. If you do yourself only one
personal favor this year, join CHIME.”
Drexel G. DeFord
CIO
Scripps Health
“As a CIO that made the transition from a different industry, CHIME has been invaluable in helping me make contacts and
quickly getting familiar with the key healthcare issues and strategies that can make our hospital successful. In particular, the CIO
Boot Camp program, the online discussion lists and libraries, and frequent member-to-member surveys are innovative tools that make
CHIME an invaluable peer resource.”
Jack J. Santos
Former Vice President and CIO
Catholic Medical Center
“CHIME has provided me with an information portal that points me in the right direction to address timely and key
topics. As the demand on healthcare IT executives requires sound, flexible solutions, CHIME assists in navigating through the
necessary tips, tricks and traps to be successful. I have found that the CHIME organization provides added value to my organization.”
Elizabeth Rockowitz, CPHIMS
Executive Director, Business & Clinical Information Management Systems
Miller School of Medicine/University of Miami
“I have found the IT Warehouse and the CIO Connection newsletter to be valuable information sources tailored
to the unique challenges facing CIOs in healthcare. Those combined with the College Live sessions and the semi-annual CIO
Forums provide me with a powerful combination of information and professional networking which more than justify the cost
of membership.”
Indranil Ganguly
Vice President/CIO
CentraState Healthcare System
“As a CIO, I am inundated with information about potential products and solutions on a daily basis.
I am often faced with complex situations that require immediate answers or resolution. Being a CHIME member provides
me with a unique networking opportunity with a group of individuals who I can trust because I know that they are facing
the same challenges that I am and are at the same organizational level. I rely on the services and meetings offered by
CHIME as the ultimate "source of truth" when weighing decisions or making recommendations in my position.”
Janet Stanek
Vice President and CIO
Stormont-Vail Healthcare
“CHIME has been a wonderful source of ongoing professional development that has helped me in my career as
a CIO. In addition to being a great source for personal development, the Healthcare CIO Boot Camp has been invaluable
in helping me to prepare my backup/replacements. Using this forum, I've been able to get individuals prepared as future
CIOs and their contributions on a day-to-day basis have helped me handle the workload and stresses of the CIO position.”
John Wade
Vice President and CIO
Saint Luke's Health System
“The most basic reason to join CHIME is to connect with your peers in the healthcare industry. Personally,
I have made extensive use of the contact list of all members and the IT warehouse documents. Joining CHIME has also allowed
access to the fall and spring CIO Forums. Connecting with your peer group is a valuable way to set the expectations of vendors,
employees and physicians. CHIME membership is held by some of the primary thought leaders in our industry, and access to these
people has been critical to my success.”
Mary Ford
Vice President and CIO
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
