How do we ensure technology serves as a bridge rather than a barrier? That question carried through yesterday's conversations at the CHIME Innovation Summit. In "Technology as a Bridge, Not a Barrier: Leveraging Platforms for Co-Innovation," Taylor McPartland joined Deb Carpenter, Ph.D., Tracy Elmer, and Murali Krishna to explore how technology and AI can expand access to innovation while breaking down silos. Later, in "The AI Doctor Is In: Redefining Care and the Future of Health Systems," Keith Fraidenburg, MBA, CHCIO, CDH-E led a discussion with Tracy Elmer, Rick Leesmann, and Scott Smitherman, MD on the trust, transparency, and governance needed to responsibly integrate AI into healthcare. The day concluded with a key takeaways session, where themes from the fishbowls, networking conversations, and peer discussions came together around a common idea: innovation is most effective when technology strengthens collaboration and supports the people at the center of care. What healthcare challenge do you think is most ready for collaborative innovation? #CHIMEInnovation #DigitalTransformation #DigitalHealth

Bringing your team to #CHIME26 Fall Forum has its perks. The Ambassador Program includes an exclusive $795 team rate, complimentary registration for eligible Ambassadors and more. And we agree with Keith, the VIP perks onsite are not to be missed. 🔗Learn More: hubs.ly/Q04z_WtC0 #CHIME26 #HealthcareLeadership #HealthIT #CHIME

The final CHIME Innovation Summit of 2026 is almost here. Join us Oct. 14–16 at Providence Health in Renton, WA, for candid conversations on collaboration, AI and advancing health care. Register Today: hubs.ly/Q04yMggQ0 #CHIMEInnovation #HealthIT

What are health system technology leaders prioritizing now? The final CHIME Innovation Summit of 2026 brings CIOs and health IT executives together to compare strategies, share lessons learned and tackle the decisions shaping care delivery and operations. 📍 Renton | Oct. 14–16 🔗 hubs.ly/Q04y9YMJ0 #CHIMEInnovation #HealthIT

Join us live Sept. 29 to learn how the Ambassador Program works, and you'll hear directly from Ambassador, Tressa Springmann, FCHIME, LCHIME, CHCIO, CDH-E, Senior Vice President, Chief Information and Digital Officer, and her team about what the experience looks like and the value it can bring to your organization. Register today: hubs.ly/Q04y6J9x0 #CHIME26 #HealthcareLeadership #HealthIT

What does the future of care delivery look like beyond the traditional walls of a hospital? At today’s CHIME Innovation Summit, the first Fishbowl brought that question to the room, exploring how virtual care, intelligent environments and connected technologies are changing how care is delivered. Maria Gonzalez, CEO, Ryan Thousand, CIO, Melissa Jost, Director of Physician Contracting, Priscilla Frase, MD, Denton Shanks, DO, and Keith Fraidenburg, MBA brought their perspectives to the discussion, highlighting the importance of collaboration in building care models that are connected, scalable and centered on the patient. Were you in the Fishbowl? What idea or takeaway stuck with you? Share it in the comments. #CHIMEInnovation #CareDelivery #VirtualCare #DigitalHealth

What will healthcare look like in 2040? Dr. Talal Khan, President of The University of Kansas Physicians, challenged Innovation Summit attendees to think beyond what technology can do and focus on the leadership needed to shape what comes next. In his keynote, “Reimagine Healthcare 2040 and Beyond,” he emphasized the opportunity to build “truly intelligent healthcare” while keeping the human side of care at the center. According to Dr. Khan, it is up to human leadership to determine whether AI will benefit mankind by enabling better quality care or become another intervention that distances clinicians from patients. What was your biggest takeaway from the keynote? Drop it in the comments. #CHIMEInnovation #HealthcareAI #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation

We’re officially underway in Kansas City. The CHIME Innovation Summit kicked off with a welcome reception at The University of Kansas Health Center, bringing digital health leaders together ahead of a full day of ideas, collaboration and candid discussion about what’s next for healthcare. We’re just getting started, and there’s plenty more ahead. If you’re here with us in Kansas City, share your photos and tag CHIME. We want to see what your Innovation Summit looks like. #CHIMEInnovation #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #HealthIT #KansasCity

Healthcare policy is moving quickly. Congress is back for a short window before the midterm elections. Join CHIME’s Public Policy team today for a look at what Congress and the administration could prioritize next. 📅 Sept. 15 | 2–2:30 p.m. ET Register: hubs.ly/Q04xx0Vy0 #CHIMEPublicPolicy #HealthPolicy

We’re sorry. We’re sorry CHIME26 might leave you with more ideas, connections and possibilities than you know what to do with. And we’re especially sorry if you miss it. Good news: eligible leaders can attend at no cost through the CHIME26 Ambassador Program when they bring 3+ qualified team members at the special $795 rate. Bring your team. Join us in Denver. Become an Ambassador: hubs.ly/Q04x7mS10 #CHIME26 #DigitalHealth

The CHIME Innovation Summit is making its final stop of 2026 in Renton, WA, October 14–16, bringing healthcare leaders together to explore how authentic collaboration can accelerate digital health innovation. Join healthcare leaders for candid conversations and collaborative learning focused on AI-enabled care, governance, innovation and the future of healthcare. Register: hubs.ly/Q04wnqTd0 #CHIME #DigitalHealth #HealthIT

Tomorrow at 12:30 PM ET: What does the ROI of AI agents actually look like in healthcare? Join CHIME on Aug. 25 to hear lessons from a real-world Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lung cancer screening pilot that reached 1,705 patients and helped 177 complete screenings. Register today: hubs.ly/Q04v48_x0 #CHIME #HealthIT #AIinHealthcare

Join us July 22–24 at Cedars-Sinai for the CHIME Innovation Summit to explore AI, collaboration, patient-centered innovation, and the future of digital health. 🔗 Register: hubs.ly/Q04ncY280 Thank you to our sponsors: Abridge, PAG, Rhapsody, Citrix, Rubrik, Imprivata, Amtelco, Everpure. #CHIMEInnovation #DigitalHealth #HealthIT

The next big idea for your organization might be one flight away. Join healthcare leaders at CHIME26 Fall Forum for two days of insights, connections, and innovation, and celebrate CHIME's 35th Anniversary. 💲 Provider registration: $795 📍 Denver | Nov. 11–14 Register: hubs.ly/Q04mJ_F20 #CHIME26 #DigitalHealth #HealthcareLeadership

Your expertise deserves a platform that works year-round. Introducing CHIME Voices, a new way for CHIME Members and Foundation Firms to share ideas, speaking interests, and thought leadership across CHIME events and content channels. Visit CHIMEU and raise your hand today: hubs.ly/Q04mCKCw0 #CHIME #DigitalHealth #HealthcareLeadership