CHIME India
CHIME India offers an unparalleled opportunity to network, learn, and lead the way in transforming the healthcare landscape.
Be part of a vibrant community of innovators, visionaries, and leaders driving the digital health revolution in India.
About
What is CHIME India?
The India Chapter of CHIME (College of Healthcare Information Management Executives) brings together top healthcare IT leaders in India to drive the transformation of healthcare through technology and innovation. As part of the global CHIME network, CHIME India provides a platform for CIOs and healthcare technology leaders to collaborate, share insights, and lead the digital transformation of the healthcare sector.
Who runs CHIME India?
CHIME India is managed by an experienced team of industry leaders and experts in healthcare IT. The chapter operates under the guidance of CHIME International and a dedicated India leadership team committed to empowering CIOs and healthcare IT professionals. The leadership of CHIME India ensures the delivery of cutting-edge resources, programs, and initiatives that address the unique challenges faced by healthcare organisations in India.
Who does CHIME India serve?
CHIME India is dedicated to serving CIOs and senior healthcare IT executives across India. These are the leaders at the forefront of digital transformation within healthcare organisations, striving to improve the quality of care, streamline operations, and enhance patient experiences through advanced technology. The Chapter provides them with valuable resources, networking opportunities, and professional development to support their careers.
What is CHIME India’s mission?
CHIME India’s mission is to foster the growth and development of healthcare information management professionals in India. We empower CIOs and IT leaders to lead their organisations in the digital transformation of healthcare, helping them to improve patient care, optimise operations, and navigate the complex healthcare landscape. Through collaboration, education, and advocacy, CHIME India aims to be the premier resource for healthcare IT leadership in India.
Membership Benefits
Joining CHIME International gives you access to a network of digital health professionals like you. You’ll be able to engage and collaborate with other leaders. Your member benefits include the ability to enroll in certification programmes and secure credentials that demonstrate your commitment to digital health transformation. You can participate in educational opportunities and courses plus gain access to resources, content, industry training, and more!
Access to certification programs including CHCIO and CDH
Access to a network of digital health professionals
Access to education and training
Accreditation
Support your professional journey as a digital health leader with CHIME International accreditations. Developed by teams of digital health practitioners and advisers, CHIME accreditations give you the opportunity to test your skills and experience and win independent recognition for your digital health leadership.
Meet the Board
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Dr Girish Kulkarni
Chairperson
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Ashokkan Somuverrappan
Treasurer
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Kumar KV
Board Member
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Girish Koppar
Board Member
Foundation Partners
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Foundation Partners *
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Ajit Veerappan
Founder & CEO
ABI Health
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Balaji Uppil
President, Transformation & Strategic Initiatives
GS Lab/GAVS
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Deepankar Khare
Senior Principal
IQVIA Consulting and Information Services India Pvt Ltd
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Kavita Mehra
Senior Director, India Centre of Excellence
Dell Technologies
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Sahil Jangra
Marketing Manager - South Asia and UK - Ireland
ManageEngine,
a division of Zoho Corp
Working Committee
Shweta Bhatnagar
Saji Mathews
Nanda Kishore
Mohit Tandon
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Saji is Group CTO at Baby Memorial Hospitals (a KKR healthcare platform) and has around 32 years of consulting and management experience and has worked with leading global IT and healthcare organisations. Prior to joining Baby Memorial Hospitals, Saji worked with UST Global, Monetary Authority of Singapore, Cap Gemini and Tata Consultancy Services in India, Singapore, Australia, Europe and North America.
He holds Master’s degree in Software Engineering from National University of Singapore and Digital Electronics from Cochin University of Science and Technology. He bagged the first rank in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (University of Kerala) in 1991. He had done his executive management programmes at University of Virginia Darden School of Business and AIIMS New Delhi. -
"A result oriented Chief Information Officer (CIO) with 18 years of progressive experience driving strategic IT initiatives and digital transformation. Passionate about leveraging technology to improve healthcare outcomes, supported by an Executive Program in Healthcare Management from IIM Ahmedabad. Possesses strong business acumen and technical expertise, evidenced by SAP certification. Proven ability to align technology with business goals, optimize operations, and foster innovation. Skilled in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and leading large-scale IT projects to achieve sustainable growth and competitive advantage within dynamic environments."
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I am a core IT healthcare professional with over 15+ years of experience. Currently working as General Manager – IT at Action Group of Hospitals (Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, Action Cancer Hospital New Delhi and Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, Bahadurgarh). My core skill set includes IT policies, IT Processes, Infrastructure Management, System Administration, Business Intelligence, IT Operations, Solution Architecture, IT Assessment and Strategy Development and so on. My past work experience includes working in various premier hospitals at different positions such as Fortis Healthcare, Aakash Healthcare, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital & Maharaja Agrasen Group of Hospitals.
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A healthcare and IT leader with over two decades of experience, drive digital transformation to enhance operational efficiency, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes. An India school of business alumnus, specialized in service delivery, IT strategy, HIS/EMR/EHR implementations, and enterprise systems like SAP and other ERP systems. Recognized for excellence in digital innovation and cybersecurity leadership.
Downloads
CHIME India Thought Leadership Series
Overview of digital health transformation in India.
DSCI Sectoral Privacy Guide
Data Security Council of India guidance on data privacy and the nuances of implementing privacy controls.
