UAB MedicineThe CHIME Digital Health Most Wired program recognizes healthcare organizations that demonstrate excellence in digital health maturity and innovation. has once again been named one of the nation’s leaders in the use of information technology in health care by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives. Both the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital and UAB Medicine’s acute and ambulatory clinics were cited for achieving Level 8 status in CHIME’s 2025 Digital Health Most Wired survey.

Among the more than 50,000 facilities represented, UAB Medicine 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 health care 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.