The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has announced that Medical Center Hospital has earned 2021 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition as a certified acute level 8 and ambulatory level 7.
The CHIME Digital Health Most Wired program conducts an annual survey to assess how effectively healthcare organizations apply core and advanced technologies into their clinical and business programs to improve health and care in their communities.
“Our IT team are some of the biggest unsung heroes of the past two years,” said Russell Tippin, President and CEO, Medical Center Health System. “Their dedication and ability to adapt and improve our information technology systems throughout this pandemic has been nothing short of remarkable. In the ever-changing landscape of healthcare, it is vital to have an IT team as dedicated as the one at MCH.”
The surveys assessed the adoption, integration, and impact of technologies in healthcare organizations at all stages of development, from early development to industry leading.
Each participating organization received a customized benchmarking report, an overall score and scores for individual levels in eight segments: infrastructure; security; business/disaster recovery; administrative/supply chain; analytics/data management; interoperability/population health; patient engagement; and clinical quality/safety.
Participants can use the report and scores to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement. Participants also received certification based on their overall performance, with level 10 being the highest.
“Digital transformation in healthcare has accelerated to an unprecedented level since 2020, and the next few years will bring a wave of innovation that empowers healthcare consumers and will astound the industry,” said CHIME President and CEO Russell P. Branzell. “The Digital Health Most Wired program recognizes the outstanding digital leaders who have paved the way for this imminent revolution in healthcare. Their trailblazing commitment to rapid transformation has set an example for the entire industry in how to pursue a leadership vision with determination, brilliant planning, and courage to overcome all challenges.”
