MEDITECH is proud to recognize customers who earned 2026 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired distinction for their unwavering commitment to innovation and digital health excellence. Most Wired recipients represent some of the nation's most forward-thinking health systems for their advanced use of digital technology across clinical and operational environments. These organizations excel at keeping pace with evolving care needs while delivering measurable value to the health systems, clinicians, and communities they serve.
The diversity of this year's recipients highlights how MEDITECH customers of all types and sizes—from community hospitals to integrated delivery networks— can make the most of their MEDITECH Expanse EHR and other technology investments to elevate patient care, enhance efficiency, and expand access to care in their communities.
"Healthcare is experiencing extraordinary technological acceleration, driven in large part by the rapid adoption of AI and increasingly sophisticated digital capabilities,” stated CHIME President and CEO Russ Branzell in an October press release. Several of this year’s MEDITECH recipients continue to rise to the challenge by staying ahead of CHIME’s evolving criteria and earning CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition year after year. This includes organizations like:
- Appalachian Regional Healthcare: Earned Level 8 recognition for 7 consecutive years (Acute and Ambulatory).
- Frederick Health: Earned Most Wired status in 11 out of 12 years since the program's inception, including Level 8 for the last 4 years (Acute and Ambulatory).
- Emerson Health: Earned Level 8 recognition for 4 consecutive years (Acute).
- Hancock Health: Earned Most Wired status for 7 consecutive years, including Level 8 for the last 2 years (Acute and Ambulatory).
- North Country Healthcare: Earned Level 9 recognition for 3 consecutive years (Acute and Ambulatory).
- Berkshire Health: Earned Level 8 recognition for 6 consecutive years (Acute and Ambulatory).
Berkshire Health System attributed its Level 8 ranking to its strong performance in areas like clinical quality and safety, cybersecurity, analytics and data management, population health, patient engagement, and innovation. “This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our Information Technology teams and our clinical and operational partners, who work together to advance innovative, secure, and effective digital solutions that benefit our patients, providers, and staff,” said BHS Chief Information Officer William Young.
Several customers who debuted on this list in 2025 also sustained their success in 2026, solidifying their position among the nation's most digitally advanced organizations. Among this year’s recipients is Willis Knighton Health, which operates Expanse across its four hospitals and over 140 clinics. The Shreveport-based nonprofit health system, known for its commitment to innovation and advanced specialty care, once again achieved a Level 8 for both Acute and Ambulatory care.
“As Northwest Louisiana's leading healthcare provider, we are proud to once again earn CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition,” said Senior Vice President and CIO Mark Galea. “This honor highlights our team’s commitment to digital innovation and system optimization. By prioritizing patient safety, clinical excellence, and strong data protection, we are empowering our clinicians with advanced tools to deliver exceptional care to our growing community.”
Emanate Health also continued its success in 2026, achieving Most Wired Level 7 across both acute and ambulatory care settings.
Other long-time customers that made the Digital Health Most Wired list in 2026 include Phoebe Putney Health System (Acute Care), Carteret Health (Acute Care), and DCH Health System, which holds the unique distinction of earning Level 9 across Acute, Ambulatory, and LTPAC settings.
“CHIME Most Wired Level 9 represents more than technological achievement—it demonstrates our commitment to transforming healthcare through innovation, advancing patient-centered care, and empowering our teams with the technology and tools needed to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve,” says DCH Health System CIO Billy Helmandollar.
MEDITECH Executive Vice President and COO Helen Waters views the CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition as a testament to how customers are using advanced technologies—including AI, interoperability, and analytics—to enhance patient care.
“Congratulations to all of our accomplished customers who earned CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition this year,” she says. “It is inspiring to see the many innovative ways they are using digital technology to enhance care quality, empower patients, support clinical workflows, and seamlessly share meaningful data nationwide, regardless of health system or EHR of record. Their dedication to innovation is truly making a difference in the communities they serve.”
