Are you planning to enter the Concept Blitz Round of the CHIME National Patient ID Challenge? The clock is ticking. You have until April 27 at 11:59 PM ET to submit their entries. Currently, more than 70 innovators have entered the Concept Blitz Round. Winners from this initial phase will be announced on June 1.

Challenge followers may find this article from HealthIT Analytics interesting. A key takeway: "Duplicate patient health records and patient matching issues pose a serious threat to patient safety, because providers may consult with the incorrect patient chart, or input information into the wrong file." Ensuring accurate patient identification is a central part of addressing patient matching.