WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Novant Health announced today that it has been recognized by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives’ (CHIME) “Digital Health Most Wired” program for the fifth year in a row. 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. Novant Health scored a 9 out of 10 in both acute and ambulatory care.
“We are honored to once again be recognized for our focus on innovation and transformation to provide accessible and remarkable care for our patients,” said Angela Yochem, executive vice president and chief transformation and digital officer for Novant Health. “Novant Health is committed to using industry-leading technology that enhances the patient experience, improves outcomes and advances our ability to meet each person where they are.”
A total of 36,674 organizations were represented in the 2021 Digital Health Most Wired program, which includes four separate surveys: acute, ambulatory, long-term care and international acute. The surveys assessed the adoption, integration and impact of technologies in healthcare organizations at all stages of development, from early development to industry leading.
“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.
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.
For more information about the CHIME Digital Health Most Wired program, please click here.
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