University Health recognized as one of the most wired
A select few are honored for using technology to advance healthcare
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives, CHIME, has recognized University Health as one of the most digitally enabled healthcare organizations anywhere. That follows a survey that evaluated more than 44,000 facilities in the United States and abroad.
CHIME places University Health among just 14 organizations that have achieved the highest level of proficiency – Level 10 – for using technology to support patient care and healthcare delivery.
“As digital health plays an increasingly important role in the quality of patient care, the CHIME recognition reflects how leading providers like University Health are advancing and reshaping healthcare for a new century,” said Bill Mundt, vice president and chief information officer for technology at University Health.
University Health has been a Digital Health Most Wired recipient since 2007, and this is the sixth consecutive year the organization has received a Level 10 designation. In addition to overall excellence, CHIME recognized University Health as a top performer in three distinct areas: security, clinical quality and safety and population health.
Critical areas where technology strengthens healthcare
The 2026 Digital Health Most Wired Survey evaluates healthcare organizations across 10 critical areas, including clinical quality and safety, analytics and data management, cybersecurity, population health, infrastructure, patient engagement and innovation. It measures how organizations adopt and advance technology to strengthen operations, support healthcare professionals and enhance the patient experience.
This recognition comes at a time when healthcare is undergoing rapid technological change. Artificial intelligence, secure digital infrastructure and interoperable health information are creating new opportunities to improve how care is delivered, how patients engage with their healthcare providers and how clinical teams make informed decisions.
“This recognition validates our commitment to leveraging technology and data to improve patient safety, enhance the patient experience, support our physicians and caregivers, and make healthcare more efficient and connected,” said Dr. Mysti Schott, senior vice president and chief medical information officer for Epic, the electronic health record system used by University Health.
Successful programs transformed by technology
Dr. Schott singles out the Epic-based pediatric sepsis program as an example of how University Health is using digital tools to provide effective care when minutes count. It uses patient data to quickly and effectively identify children who may be developing sepsis, a fast-moving, life-threatening condition that is triggered by the body’s response to infection. That information combined with the expertise of a trained clinical team can save a child’s life.
Mundt says identifying and combating new cybersecurity threats is a constant process and among the greatest challenges facing every healthcare system.
“Our IT Security evolution includes educating and evaluating staff, assessing and purchasing new security tools and implementing process improvements that adapt to the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape,” he said.
Ultimately, however, the CHIME recognition is not just about technology.
“It is about advancing our mission through innovation and continually finding better ways to deliver high-quality, compassionate care,” Dr. Schott said.