Valley Health Recognized for Excellence in Healthcare IT with Level 8 Achievement in CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Survey

Valley Health is thrilled to announce its recognition as a leader in healthcare information technology, achieving Level 8 in both the Acute and Ambulatory surveys of the 2024 Digital Health Most Wired Survey conducted by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).

Barbara Ballard, MBA, Chief Information Officer at Valley Health, expressed her pride in this significant accomplishment: “To be recognized as one of the country’s leaders in using information technology in healthcare reflects Valley Health’s focus on the continuous investment to improve the health system’s digital experience for a seamless and high-quality patient experience.”

This recognition comes at an exciting time for Valley Health, as the organization continues its Epic transformation journey after creating its own instance of Epic separate from Inova one year ago. Ballard added, “We are proud to be recognized for the exceptional dedication of the Valley Health teams commitment to the quality of patient care and the progress of leading healthcare providers as they provide patients in our community with exceptional care.”

The CHIME Digital Health Most Wired survey program is a benchmark for healthcare organizations worldwide, providing essential insights into the adoption and use of healthcare information technologies. Valley Health’s Level 8 achievement underscores its commitment to leveraging technology to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.