FORT WAYNE, IND. – Nov. 4, 2024 – For the 11th straight year, Parkview Health has been recognized on the Digital Health Most Wired Survey by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).
In the 2024 survey, Parkview was once again certified at Level 9, the second-highest level, in both acute and ambulatory care categories.
Among the more than 48,000 facilities represented, Parkview 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 healthcare organizations, from early-stage adopters to industry leaders.
“Technology is an integral part of providing high-quality care, excellent patient experiences and a great value,” said Ron Double, chief information officer, Parkview Health. “By effectively utilizing the tools at our disposal — from patient portals to smart equipment to analytical and predictive models and more — Parkview is able to leverage the power of technology and data to increase efficiency, improve quality and provide robust security. We’re proud to continually be recognized by CHIME for our commitment to effective tech.”
“We are proud to recognize Parkview’s exceptional dedication to digital health excellence,” said CHIME President and CEO Russell P. Branzell. “Your pioneering performance in the industry not only inspires other organizations by example, but also provides patients around the world with better care.”
In the face of escalating challenges like cybersecurity threats and evolving care models, the urgency for revolutionizing healthcare 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 roadmap will be essential to navigate these changes.
Parkview’s electronic health records system, Epic, provides an expansive suite of software and tools to assist both providers and patients, from point-of-care modules that doctors and advanced practitioners use during office visits to the MyChart portal for patients to engage with their health record.
Parkview Connect also allows hundreds of non-Parkview entities throughout the region and across the state to access and use patient health information to maintain a single story of care. This technology is used daily to deliver high-value care and an overall better experience for patients.
“Technology is a powerful tool in the modern-day physician’s care bag, one that we rely on
to help us deliver the best care possible to our patients,” said Dr. Mark Pierce, senior vice president and physician chief information officer, Parkview Health. “The face-to-face connection with our patients remains the foundation of great care, and with the aid of tech behind us, doctors are empowered to deliver care that is safe, effective and efficient.”
About CHIME
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) is an executive organization dedicated to serving chief information officers (CIOs), chief medical information officers (CMIOs), chief nursing information officers (CNIOs), chief innovation officers (CIOs), chief digital officers (CDOs) and other senior healthcare IT leaders. With more than 3,000 members in 58 countries plus two U.S. territories and over 190 healthcare IT business partners and professional services firms, CHIME and its three associations provide a highly interactive, trusted environment enabling senior professional and industry leaders to collaborate, exchange best practices, address professional development needs and advocate the effective use of information management to improve the health and care in the communities they serve. For more information, please visit chimecentral.org.