Greenville, N.C. – ECU Health has earned 2025 College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) Digital Health Most Wired recognition for Level 8 achievement in the acute category and Level 9 achievement in the ambulatory category. The Digital Health Most Wired program conducts an annual survey designed to identify and recognize health care organizations that exemplify best practices through their adoption, implementation and use of information technology.
“ECU Health is honored to be recognized once again by CHIME’s Digital Health Most Wired program for our continued progress in digital transformation,” said Donette Herring, chief information officer, ECU Health. “This achievement is a testament to our team’s commitment to innovation and excellence. As we navigate an increasingly complex health care landscape, our strategic focus on data-driven care and using advancements in artificial intelligence to enhance our services empowers us to enhance patient outcomes and support our clinical teams.”
Among the more than 50,000 facilities surveyed, ECU Health distinguished itself by ranking above peers in key focus areas including clinical quality and safety, analytics and data management, cybersecurity, population health, infrastructure, patient engagement and innovation. The survey evaluates the adoption maturity, outcomes and value of technology integration across healthcare organizations at all stages of digital maturity – from early phase digitization to advanced transformation.
As health care organizations continue to face complex challenges in rising cybersecurity threats, evolving care models, workforce shortages and budget constraints, the need to accelerate digital transformation has never been more urgent. Over the next several decades, emerging technologies will revolutionize care delivery in fundamental ways. Innovations powered by interoperable data, artificial intelligence, and secure digital infrastructure are poised to redefine the digital health landscape. Navigating this evolution will require sustained commitment and a clear, strategic roadmap.
The Digital Health Most Wired survey serves as a comprehensive evaluation and digital maturity report card for health care organizations across the globe. As success in digital transformation increasingly influences the quality and accessibility of care, this recognition program reflects the progress of leading health care providers as they reshape the future of health care. This achievement extends beyond information technology to every area of the enterprise, symbolizing a collective commitment to advancing health and care through strategic digital initiatives.
This past year, ECU Health made significant strides in analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and digital health all with the goal of transforming care delivery and operational excellence. The organization’s AI strategy has accelerated adoption and literacy across the organization, enhancing efficiency and everyday productivity. Physicians and nurses are embracing AI as it seamlessly augments workflows—saving time, improving quality, and elevating the patient experience. Leveraging advanced analytics and the power of AI, clinical and operational leaders are gaining real-time insights that drive immediate action and improve outcomes.
ECU Health has also expanded telehealth services across more specialties through new enterprise platforms, extending access to care for rural communities and advancing our mission to improve health and well-being of eastern North Carolina. These achievements underscore ECU Health’s position as a leader in digital transformation and innovation in health care.