Most Wired hospitals earn top rankings in patient engagement and other key categories
WEST ORANGE, NJ, October 30, 2024 — The Council of Health Information Management Executives (CHIME) releases its long-awaited Most Wired Survey on Digital Health for the 2024 collection period, ranking 13 RWJBarnabas health facilities as the Most Wired The status has been approved. .
Among the approximately 48,000 organizations surveyed by CHIME, RWJBarnabas Health stands out, ranking higher than its peers in key categories such as analytics and data management, population health, infrastructure, and patient engagement. This study assesses technology adoption, integration, and impact across healthcare organizations, from early stage adopters to industry leaders.
Ten RWJBarnabas facilities throughout New Jersey – Clara Maas Medical Center in Belleville; Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston. Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City. Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch. Monmouth Medical Center South Campus in Lakewood. Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark; Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway; Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset achieved the highest possible Level 10 designation.
RWJBarnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center in Livingston, Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, and RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group earned Level 9 designations, while Children’s Specialty Hospital of New Brunswick earned Level 6 honors. Trinitas Regional Medical Center also received special recognition for improving its score the most overall, recognizing the facility’s efforts and investments in improving healthcare outcomes through a digital ecosystem.
“We are proud to once again demonstrate RWJBarnabas Health’s commitment to improving the patient care experience through cutting-edge digital innovation,” said Robert T. Adamson, executive vice president and chief information officer of RWJBarnabas Health. said Robert T. Adamson, executive vice president and chief information officer for RWJBarnabas Health, noting that the organization has been consistently profitable. In recent years, it has been ranked highly in the Most Wired survey. “We aim to set the highest standards of innovation in the industry by introducing technological advances that not only improve access to care and the patient experience, but also reduce the cost of care.”
“We are proud to recognize RWJBarnabas Health’s outstanding commitment to digital health excellence,” added Russell P. Brunzell, President and CEO of CHIME. “Their pioneering track record in the industry not only serves as an example and inspiration for other organizations, but also provides better care for patients around the world.”
CHIME describes its Digital Health Most Wired research and certification program as a comprehensive “digital health assessment” for healthcare organizations around the world. As digital health successes increasingly impact the quality of patient care, the CHIME Digital Health Most Wired survey reflects the progress of leading healthcare organizations. Healthcare providers reimagining healthcare for the future.
For more information about RWJBarnabas Health, please visit www.RWJBH.org.
About RWJ Barnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, with a service area covering eight counties with a population of 5 million people. The system includes Clara Maas Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Long Includes 12 acute care hospitals at Monmouth Medical Center in Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus. Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (Newark), Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (New Brunswick), Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (Hamilton), Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway (Rahway), Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset (Somerville) Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth. three acute children’s hospitals; A pediatric specialty hospital that includes a network of outpatient centers. Behavioral Health Center and the state’s largest behavioral health network. two trauma centers; Satellite emergency department. Outpatient treatment center. Elderly center. Comprehensive home care and hospice programs. Fitness and Wellness Center. Retail pharmacy services. Associated medical groups. Multi-site image center. and two accountable care organizations.
RWJBarnabas Health is one of New Jersey’s largest private employers with 41,000 employees and more than 9,000 physicians and regularly receives national awards for outstanding quality and safety. RWJBarnabas Health, affiliated with Rutgers University, is New Jersey’s largest academic health system. Through this partnership, RWJBarnabas Health will provide Rutgers University education, including activities at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Jersey’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated comprehensive cancer center, and the Rutgers University Behavioral Health Center; This will be linked to research and clinical activities.
About CHIME
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) appoints Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Medical Information Officers (CMIOs), Chief Nursing Information Officers (CNIOs), Chief Innovation Officers (CIOs), and Chief Digital Officers. This is a specialized executive organization. (CDO) and other senior healthcare IT leaders. With more than 3,000 members in 58 countries and two U.S. territories, and more than 190 healthcare IT business partners and professional services firms, CHIME and its three associations provide a highly interactive and trusted environment. and enable senior experts and industry leaders to collaborate, exchange best practices, and work to solve problems. Recognizes professional development needs and advocates for the effective use of information management to improve the health and care of the communities we serve. For more information, please visit www.chimecentral.org.
Contact: Carrie Cristello
Carrie.Cristello@rwjbh.org
