CHIME has announced new officers for 2021, as well as four new members to its Board of Trustees: Sarah Richardson, Daniel Nigrin, George Hickman, and Ajay Kapare.
Nigrin, Richardson among Leaders Named to CHIME Board
George Hickman, EVP & CIO, Albany Medical Center, Chapter 3
Prioritization challenges — “I use a Ouija board most days.”
Medicaid reform, MU & expansion
Early career influencers
12 years in consulting — “It made me a better CIO in the long run.”
“Henry Kissinger skills”
Pride in Albany’s progress
George Hickman, EVP & CIO, Albany Medical Center, Chapter 2
Playing “the giving back role” as a reference site
Serving on the MedAllies board
SHIN-NY (NY’s HIE)
Connectivity standards — “We’re seeing the march continue”
Pilot for ONC direct standard in 2009
“Heroic effort” required to meet MU
Patient engagement in acute vs ambulatory
George Hickman, EVP & CIO, Albany Medical Center, Chapter 1
About Albany Medical Center
Being a Soarian development site — “There were a lot of fits and starts.”
Siemens-Cerner merger
“There’s a direction there and an investment pattern that’s going to continue.”
Meeting with John Glaser & Kent Gale — “They gave us an early preview of the intended roadmap.”
