Celebrating Digital Health Achievements
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) recently celebrated a remarkable milestone in digital health innovation. In their 2025 Digital Health Most Wired (DHMW) survey, they awarded the prestigious Level 10 designation to 18 outstanding healthcare organizations, recognizing their commitment to excellence in digital health transformation.
What Does Level 10 Signify?
Achieving Level 10 status is no easy feat. It signifies a healthcare organization's exemplary adherence to informed performance standards, providing a benchmark for others to aspire to in the realms of health technology. These organizations, across various care settings, have not only met these stringent criteria but have set new standards for digital maturity in healthcare leadership and innovation.
A Modernized Approach to Evaluation
This year's DHMW survey introduced an updated methodology, reflecting the rapid advancements in health technology today. Among the new aspects are assessments of AI adoption, telehealth programs, enhanced digital pathology measures, cybersecurity protocols, and climate resilience. This comprehensive evaluation encourages innovation, ensuring that the future of care delivery is both advanced and accessible.
Equitable Assessment for All Organizations
The modernized scoring framework is designed to provide a fair evaluation for healthcare systems of all sizes and complexities. By considering factors such as system size, operational risk, and available resources, this new model allows for an equitable recognition of excellence. Whether a rural clinic or a large metropolitan hospital, every organization is graded on a consistent scale that honors not just foundational achievements but also significant innovations.
Insights from CHIME Leadership
Russ Branzell, the President and CEO of CHIME, expressed the significance of this year's survey, stating, "This year's survey marks an important milestone in how we measure and understand digital maturity across healthcare. As the industry evolves, we recognize the urgent need for a more precise, equitable, and actionable framework—one that not only captures where health systems stand today but illuminates a clear path forward. This year's enhanced scope and methodology empower digital health leaders with deeper, data-driven insights to guide strategic investment, measure progress and value with precision, and accelerate transformation in care delivery."
A Global Perspective
More than 50,000 care providers worldwide participated in this year's survey, offering a broad view of how technology is being leveraged to enhance healthcare outcomes. From improving operational efficiency to enriching patient experiences, these insights are invaluable for understanding the global healthcare landscape and thanks to the assessments, participating organizations received customized benchmarking reports detailing their performance across various key segments.
Key Performance Metrics
Organizations were evaluated on nine critical segments of healthcare delivery including:
- Infrastructure
- Security
- Administration
- Supply chain
- Analytics/data management
- Interoperability/population health
- Patient engagement
- Innovation
- Clinical quality/safety
Excellence in these areas showcases an organization's commitment to enhancing the digital healthcare landscape.
Honoring the Level 10 Organizations
This year's 18 honorees displayed exceptional digital maturity across multiple domains and demonstrated a strategic alignment towards reimagining healthcare through technology and innovation. Here’s the list of the respected organizations:
AdventHealth, Baptist Health System, Bon Secours Mercy Health, El Camino Health, Geisinger Health, MultiCare Health System, Northeast Georgia Health System, NYU Langone Health, Parkview Health, Southcoast Health System, Stanford Health Care, UCHealth, UNC Health, University Health, University of Utah Health, Virtua Health, The MetroHealth System, and West Virginia University Health System.
CHIME plans to acknowledge these outstanding Level 10 recipients during the CHIME25 Fall Forum scheduled for November 11, 2025, a gathering designed to foster discussion and exploration of vital topics in digital health.
About the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME)
CHIME is a preeminent organization dedicated to supporting healthcare leaders in the digital space. Their mission encompasses encouraging collaboration among members and promoting best practices that advance the effective use of technology and information to enhance health and care within communities. This nurturing environment facilitates meaningful exchanges, empowering executive leaders as they navigate their transformative journeys.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Digital Health Most Wired survey?
The DHMW survey assesses healthcare organizations' digital maturity and technology usage, awarding levels based on their achievements.
How does the Level 10 designation impact healthcare organizations?
Achieving Level 10 serves as a recognition of excellence, positioning organizations as leaders in digital health transformation.
What new elements were introduced in the 2025 survey?
This year's survey introduced criteria like AI adoption, cybersecurity measures, and telehealth program evaluations to reflect current healthcare demands.
Why is equitable assessment important in digital healthcare?
Equitable assessment ensures that all types of organizations, regardless of size or setting, are recognized fairly for their achievements and innovations.
When and where will the Level 10 organizations be recognized?
These organizations will be honored at the CHIME25 Fall Forum on November 11, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.
