Randy McCleese, CIO, St. Claire Regional Medical Center, Chapter 3

Randy McCleese, VP of IS/CIO, St. Claire Regional Medical Center

CHIME — “The best value of any organization”
Leaning on CIOs to help shorten the learning curve
Giving input on MU Stage 3 proposals — “They’re going to be realistic.”
A lifetime of learning
From field geology to health IT
“I would still take the CIO path”

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healthsystemCIO.com Survey Says HIMSS Is Losing Appeal Among CIOs

Can HIMSS still fill room with CIOs?

Although overall attendance at HIMSS has increased steadily over the past few years, the show seems to be waning in popularity among CIOs, according to the January healthsystemCIO.com Snap Survey, which found that 40 percent of CIOs aren’t planning to make the trip to New Orleans. The most common reason for skipping the show comes [...]

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Turnbull Named CIO of the Year

Jim Turnbull, CIO, University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics

Jim Turnbull, CIO at University of Utah Health Care (UUHC), is the recipient of the CHIME-HIMSS 2012 John E. Gall, Jr. CIO of the Year Award. The award recognizes healthcare IT executives who have made significant contributions to their organization and demonstrated innovative leadership through effective use of technology. It is named in honor of [...]

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CHIME Policy Chat: Maintaining The Momentum Of MU

Sharon Canner, Senior Director of Advocacy, CHIME

Recapping the Fall Forum
Responding the request to delay Stage 2 payments — “It’s quite important that the money keeps flowing”
Educating politicians about MU
Urging Stage 3 comments
Searching for a CEO to represent CIOs

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Terri Barber, VP of Support Services & CIO, Southwest General, Chapter 3

Terri Barber, VP of Support Services & CIO, Southwest General Health Center

From high school teacher to CIO
Clinicians with technical skills — “the perfect combination”
Benefits of the CIO network
Having a life outside the office — “You can’t get reception in the mountains.”
SWG’s construction project
Her role as VP of support services —“In a small environment, you can wear lots of hats.”

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Forget The Road Shows — CIO Leaders Were The Big Splash At CHIME

Steve Huffman, VP & CIO, Memorial Health System of South Bend

CHIME has done a nice job coordinating a Day 1 mixer as well as a giving-back opportunity. I heard great things about both, and I would encourage many of the CIOs who didn’t participate in either to fly in a little earlier next year and spend time giving back to the community that is hosting our conference. The welcome reception was fine …

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McCleese, Marx Named CHIME Fellows

Randy McCleese, VP of IS/CIO, St. Claire Regional Medical Center

Randy McCleese, vice president of Information Services and CIO at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Kentucky, and Edward W. Marx, senior vice president and CIO at Texas Health Resources, have earned CHIME Fellowship status. McCleese boasts more than 25 years of information systems management experience with 17 years in healthcare. He has a CHIME [...]

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CHIME Unveils Inaugural Group of Lifetime Members

John Stanley, SVP/CIO, Riverside Health System

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, CHIME is honoring those who have maintained continuous membership since its inception with the Lifetime Membership designation. The first group of Lifetime CHIME members was announced this week at the CHIME12 Fall CIO Forum in Indian Wells, Calif. “CHIME is proud to recognize those members who have contributed to [...]

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