Rome Health has been awarded $18.9 million through the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program IV & V (SHCFTP) to advance Health Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Telehealth across its network.
The funding will allow Rome Health to implement an integrated electronic health record (EHR), 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, EdD, RN. “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 said. “We express our gratitude to Governor 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.”
“Senator Griffo has been a steadfast advocate for Rome Health and for the people of this community for decades. From his early days as mayor to his continued leadership in the Senate, he has consistently championed investments that ensure Rome has access to the best care out there here. We are profoundly grateful for his unwavering support and for always providing a strong voice for this region,” Czyz said.
“We are also grateful to Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon for her support in helping advance this project through the legislative process,” said Czyz. “Her engagement contributed to ensuring this initiative received the attention it needed as part of the broader effort to help providers and patients.”
Chief Information Officer Nancy Levitt and Chief Medical Information Officer Michael J. Attilio, MD, FAAFP, are leading the next phase, including a Request for Proposal (RFP) 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.”
In addition to enhancing clinical care, the integrated EHR will support business operations, streamline revenue cycle processes, and provide data-driven insights that help ensure the long-term financial sustainability of Rome Health’s not-for-profit mission to provide quality health care with compassion.