Health System Recognized Nationally for Using Technology to Partner with Patients on Health
October 20 2021 – Lee Health is among the best healthcare systems in the country when it comes to implementing the latest in patient care technology, according to a recent national recognition.
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) announced that Lee Health has earned 2021 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition as a certified level 8.
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. The purpose of the Most Wired program is to elevate the health and healthcare of communities around the world through the optimal use of information technology. The annual survey is designed to identify and recognize health care organizations that exemplify best practices through their adoption, implementation and use of technology.
“This recognition shows Lee Health’s dedication to constantly implementing the most cutting-edge health-oriented technology to improve the safety and care of our patients,” said Dr. Larry Antonucci, president and chief executive officer of Lee Health. “We are pleased our health system has been able to integrate industry-leading capabilities in the area of health information technology for the benefit of our community and are grateful that our accomplishments in this area are being recognized nationally.”
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 received certification based on their overall performance, with level 10 being the highest.
About Lee Health
Since the opening of the first hospital in 1916, Lee Health has been a health care leader in Southwest Florida, constantly evolving to meet the needs of the community. A non-profit, integrated health care services organization, Lee Health is committed to the well-being of every individual served, focused on healthy living and maintaining good health. Staffed by caring people, inspiring health, services are conveniently located throughout the community in four acute care hospitals, two specialty hospitals, outpatient centers, walk-in medical centers, primary care and specialty physician practices and other services across the continuum of care. Learn more at www.LeeHealth.org.
