Rome Health has been awarded $18.9 million through the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program to advance health information technology, cybersecurity and telehealth across its network.
The funding will allow Rome Health to implement an integrated electronic health record, replacing six separate systems currently in use. The new system will help providers spend less time navigating multiple platforms and more time with patients, while improving care coordination and efficiency throughout the hospital and affiliated practices.
“This $18.9 million project is a major milestone in our mission to transform healthcare delivery and strengthen the long-term sustainability of care in our community,” said Rome Health President and CEO AnneMarie Czyz. “With our new ICU, surgical services, women’s surgical suite, and medical center already open, this health IT initiative is the final component of the transformation plan we set in motion five years ago.”
“We are deeply grateful to our state leaders for recognizing how vital this project is for the future of healthcare in our community,” Czyz added. “We express our gratitude to Gov. Hochul and Commissioner McDonald for their continued commitment to strengthening healthcare across New York state. Their leadership in prioritizing investments that modernize health information technology, enhance cybersecurity, and expand telehealth makes a meaningful difference for communities like ours. This support ensures that Rome Health can continue building a safe, reliable, and connected system of care that meets the needs of our patients today and well into the future.”
Chief Information Officer Nancy Levitt and Chief Medical Information Officer Michael J. Attilio, MD, are leading the next phase, including a Request for Proposal to select the new EHR system.
“This investment will give our teams the tools they need to deliver safe, efficient, and connected care,” said Levitt. “It also strengthens our cybersecurity posture and enhances data-driven quality improvements for our patients.”