CHIME KnowledgeHub is a one-stop shop to access case studies and solutions for addressing today’s complicated health IT landscape. The hallmark of the tool is peer-reviewed content development of CHIME members and CHIME Foundation Partners for CHIME members.

What is a White Paper?

White papers are persuasive essays, written in a somewhat academic style, with no direct quotes from the vendor. A white paper may use a problem/solution structure but rarely a before/after structure. White papers help in visualizing a possible solution to a nagging problem.

What is a Case Study?

Case studies are extended testimonials on how a product or service helped someone in the real world, written in a journalistic style with many quotes from the participants.

Attested Content Guidelines

1. Content

  • Not judged a promotional/sales piece
  • Emphasis placed on conveying the solution process rather than the solution itself (i.e. how something was accomplished as opposed to what was accomplished
  • Names of collaboration CHIME members included (if applicable)

2. Allotment

  • CHIME Foundation Partners can submit up to two case studies or white papers per month

Submission/Selection Process

Evaluation Process

  • Each complete, eligible submission is carefully evaluated
  • Reviewers evaluate each submission based on the following criteria:
    • Formatting is consistent with that of a white paper or case study
    • CHIME member CIO name is included (if applicable)
    • Foundation Partner has not met maximum allotment of submissions within the month
    • White paper or case study is not a promotional piece/sales pitch
    • Content and concepts are practical and innovative
  • All submissions will be reviewed within five business days, and primary contact will receive notification of the following:
    • Confirmation of submission
    • Evaluation details – accepted, needs review, etc.
    • Posted to KnowledgeHub portal

If you have any further questions about the submission and evaluation process, please contact Spenser Staebler at sstaebler@chimecentral.org.