About CHIME Foundation

Our Members
In early 1994, the CHIME Foundation was established, enabling suppliers of HIS products and services the opportunity to directly support the educational initiatives of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives organization. In return for their significant support, Foundation members receive special access to members via such mechanisms as focus groups, committee involvement, and elevated participation and recognition at our events. We are pleased to welcome and thank the 67 CHIME Foundation Members including 18 Premier Members.

Press Releases
Read press releases from Foundation members:
http://www.cio-chime.org/foundation/found4.asp

Press Release Archives
Read press release archives from Foundation members:
http://www.cio-chime.org/foundation/pressarchives.asp

History
A hallmark of CHIME's success has been a close collaborative relationship with the H.I.S. vendor and consulting community. The CHIME Foundation was formed by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives Board in 1994. Incorporated as a separate non-profit organization, the Foundation was structured to support CHIME's programs and activities. In 1994, fifteen firms stepped forward to become the Foundation's first group of member firms. The Foundation Board of Directors, chaired annually by CHIME's past chair, established a set of educational activities and surveys designed to promote collaboration between the Foundation and CHIME members. These activities have proven to be entirely successful—the Foundation and CHIME members have discovered mutual benefit in such activities as focus group discussions conducted by Foundation members. Currently, the Foundation membership is 67 member firms.

Mission
To serve the professional needs of Healthcare Chief Information Officers and to advance the strategic application of information technology in innovative ways aimed at improving the effectiveness of healthcare delivery.