Here are five things to know:
1. CHIME is seeking ideas for accurate, secure patient records matching that can limit medical errors caused by duplicate or incomplete records.
2. The identifier must also safeguard patient privacy.
3. CHIME launched its $1 million National Patient ID Challenge on Jan. 19.
4. CHIME has been working on the concept for almost two years.
5. The company is seeking sponsors for the $1 million prize.
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