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Upstate is Honored for Digital Excellence as a 2024 Digital Health Most Wired Survey Recipient

Upstate Medical University has been recognized as a 2024 CHIME Digital Health ‘Most Wired’ organization by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). The university received level 8 certification for both Acute and Ambulatory settings.

Upstate has received ‘Most Wired’ designations annually since 2016.

Among the almost 48,000 facilities represented, Upstate 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.

“We are proud to recognize your organization’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 with better care.”

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

"We are proud to consistently earn high rankings in the Most Wired survey,” says Mark Zeman, chief information officer at Upstate. “We persistently aim to set high standards for innovation in healthcare. This survey underscores the success of our teams and our efforts in embedding technology across our organization to uphold best practices in providing safer, more efficient patient care.”

In the face of escalating challenges like increasing cybersecurity threats, evolving care models, staffing shortages, and budget constraints, the urgency for revolutionizing healthcare through technology continues to grow. Upstate Medical University is committed to embracing technology not just to keep pace but to set new standards, fostering improved patient care, advancing health outcomes, and creating a safer, more efficient system of rendering care to the masses.