Community Hospital honored for digital excellence

McCOOK, Neb. – The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has announced the results of the highly anticipated Digital Health Most Wired Survey for the 2024 data collection period. Community Hospital is proud to announce our Level eight achievement for the Acute survey selection.

Among the almost 48,000 facilities represented, Community Hospital distinguished itself by ranking above peers in critical categories such as analytics and data management, population health, infrastructure, and patient engagement. The survey evaluates the adoption, integration, and impact of technologies across health care organizations, from early-stage adopters to industry leaders.

“We proudly accept the CHIME 2024 Digital Health Most Wired award,” said Derek Sailors, Community Hospital Director of Information Systems. “This award is a testament to our organizations journey to provide the best care we can for our patients and the best support we can to our health care providers.”

In the face of escalating challenges like increasing cybersecurity threats, evolving care models, staffing shortages, and budget constraints, the urgency for revolutionizing health care through technology continues to grow. The next 30 years will bring profound changes, driven by emerging technologies. We anticipate that advancements in digital health – facilitated by fully interoperable data, artificial intelligence, and secure platforms – will significantly transform the landscape of care. A strategic road map will be essential to navigate these changes.

The continued effort and planning for advanced technology use for clinical and business programs is important to our success,” stated Lori Beeby, Vice President of Support Services at Community Hospital. “By achieving Level eight in the Most Wired survey, we are demonstrating our unwavering commitment to strategic planning and innovation across our organization. Congratulations to all involved in this achievement.”

The Digital Health Most Wired survey and recognition program serves as a comprehensive “Digital Health checkup” for health care organizations globally. As success in digital health increasingly influences patient care quality, the CHIME Digital Health Most Wired survey reflects the progress of leading health care providers as they reshape health care for the future. This achievement extends beyond information technology, symbolizing a collective organizational commitment to enhancing health care through advanced digital health strategies.