Transforming patient care through award-winning technology solutions
~ Press release provided by Valley Health
WINCHESTER — Valley Health has been recognized by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as a national leader in digital health, achieving Level 8 in acute care and Level 9 in ambulatory care in the prestigious 2025 Digital Health Most Wired survey. This achievement places [Valley Health] among the top performers in the country, but what does this really mean for you and your loved ones?
This recognition is not just about technology; it is about people. For families across the Shenandoah Valley and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, digital innovation means safer care, stronger connections and better outcomes. From advanced cybersecurity measures to patient engagement tools that make care more accessible, Valley Health is using technology to deliver on its mission: serving the community with excellence and compassion.
“Digital transformation is no longer optional, it’s essential,” said Barbara Ballard, Chief Information Officer, Valley Health. “This achievement reflects years of strategic investment and collaboration across every department to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care in the most connected, secure environment possible.”
What does this investment look like? It means that when [a patient] walks into a Valley Health facility, they are not just visiting a hospital or clinic, they are entering a system that prioritizes their health and safety. It means Valley Health is leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance patient experience, reducing wait times and allowing for more personalized care.
This year’s recognition builds on a legacy of excellence. Since 2018, Valley Health has consistently raised the bar on digital health. Some key milestones include:
- 2025: Level 8 acute, Level 9 ambulatory
- 2024: Level 8 acute and ambulatory
- 2020: Level 7 acute
- 2019: Level 7 acute
- 2018: Level 7 acute
Valley Health understands that health care today faces unprecedented challenges, from rising cybersecurity threats to evolving care models. Valley Health continues to invest in solutions that keep patients safe and connected. Looking ahead, innovations powered by artificial intelligence, interoperable data and secure digital infrastructure will redefine care delivery, and Valley Health is committed to staying at the forefront of this transformation.
Together, with public trust and support, Valley Health is not just keeping pace with the future of health care; they are setting the standard for what connected care can and should be.
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) is an executive organization dedicated to serving chief information officers (CIOs), chief medical information officers (CMIOs), chief nursing information officers (CNIOs), chief innovation officers (CIOs), chief digital officers (CDOs) and other senior healthcare IT leaders.
With more than 3,000 individual members in 58 countries and two U.S. territories and 200 CHIME Foundation healthcare IT business and professional service firm members, CHIME and its three associations provide a highly interactive, trusted environment enabling senior professional and industry leaders to collaborate, exchange best practices, address professional development needs, and advocate for the effective use of information management to improve the health and care in the communities they serve.
For more information, please visit chimecentral.org.
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