Healthcare IT Advisory Firm Aligns with CHIME’s Mission to Advance Healthcare Through Leadership, Collaboration & Innovation
Bainbridge Island, WA – January 15, 2026 – Health Systems Informatics (HSi) is pleased to announce that it has become a member of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives Foundation (CHIME Foundation), an affiliate of College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). As a CHIME Foundation member firm, HSi will play a vital role in CHIME’s continuing education efforts and have opportunities to interact with leading healthcare executives and thought leaders.
CHIME is an executive organization that brings together CIOs and other senior healthcare IT leaders from across the nation, fostering collaboration, professional development, and industry leadership. Through education, advocacy, and peer networking, CHIME plays a critical role in shaping the future of healthcare information technology.
Becoming a Foundation Member reflects HSi’s long-standing commitment to partnership, trust, and outcomes-driven consulting for hospitals and health systems navigating complex technology, clinical, and operational challenges. The membership strengthens HSi’s ability to collaborate directly with healthcare IT executives, contribute insights to industry conversations, and stay closely aligned with the evolving priorities of healthcare leaders.
“This membership deepens our connection to the healthcare IT community we serve every day,” said Stephanie Hojan, President of HSi. “CHIME represents the voices of CIOs and senior IT leaders who are balancing innovation, security, regulatory demands, and patient-centered care. As a Foundation Member, HSi is better positioned to listen, collaborate, and bring practical, real-world solutions back to our clients.”
Foundation Membership in CHIME enhances access to industry thought leadership, peer-driven insights, and emerging best practices across healthcare IT strategy, governance, and execution, which enhance the expertise HSi brings back to its clients. It also creates opportunities for HSi to contribute to meaningful discussions around industry standards, digital transformation, and the responsible adoption of new technologies.
“Our clients rely on us to bring perspective informed by experience, not theory,” shares Gerry Bartley, CEO of HSi. “CHIME’s mission aligns closely with our own – supporting healthcare leaders with knowledge, collaboration, and trusted partnerships. This membership reinforces our role as a strategic advisor, understanding both the technology and the realities of healthcare operations.”
Through its engagement with CHIME, HSi looks forward to continued collaboration with healthcare IT leaders, industry partners, and peers focused on strengthening healthcare systems and improving outcomes nationwide.
About CHIME
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) is an executive organization serving CIOs and other senior healthcare IT leaders. CHIME supports its members through professional development, education, advocacy, and a trusted peer network, helping advance the effective use of information technology in healthcare. Learn more at www.chimecentral.org.
About HSi
Now in its 15th year, Health Systems Informatics (HSi), continues to partner with healthcare organizations to advance digital innovation for healthier patients, providers, and communities. HSi helps its clients strategically problem-solve, providing the clinical and technical capabilities to review, advise, and develop strategic plans for health system IT and clinical informatics efforts. Combining expertise in assessment and action, HSi walks with its clients from planning through implementation and beyond.
For details about our core services, client case studies, and insight from our consultants, visit the website at hsi-corp.com. Look for HSi on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.
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