PIH Health Achieves Recognition as 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Leader

PIH Health Honored with 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Award

In a significant achievement, PIH Health and its affiliated physicians have been recognized by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as recipients of the prestigious 2025 Digital Health Most Wired Award. This acknowledgment signifies excellence in digitally enabled healthcare, with PIH Health receiving a Certified Level 8 recognition for its acute care facilities, which include the PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, and PIH Health Whittier Hospital. Additionally, PIH Health Physicians achieved a Certified Level 7 status in the ambulatory care setting.

Jason Fischer, Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Operations at PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, expressed pride in receiving this award stating, "We are honored to be recognized again by CHIME. Earning this distinction for the 12th consecutive year reflects our unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence in patient care. Our continuous advancements in digital capabilities allow us to empower our teams to deliver safe, seamless, and integrated experiences for our patients and communities."

This award places PIH Health among the leading healthcare organizations worldwide, showcasing its commitment to enhancing clinical quality and safety, effective data management, robust cybersecurity measures, and engaging patient experiences. With over 50,000 facilities evaluated, the award reflects PIH Health's superior performance in key digital health focus areas, signifying both integration and innovative use of technology in healthcare.

As healthcare environments experience mounting challenges—from cybersecurity threats and shifting care models to workforce shortages—there's an undeniable urgency for organizations to accelerate their digital transformation efforts. We are on the brink of a technological transformation that has the potential to redefine healthcare delivery through emerging developments such as artificial intelligence and interoperable data solutions. PIH Health's continued commitment to navigating this transformation necessitates a strategic roadmap to ensure that the delivery of high-quality care remains front and center.

The Digital Health Most Wired survey serves as both a benchmark and a detailed report on the digital maturity of healthcare organizations globally. It highlights that success in digital transformation is increasingly integral to enhancing the quality and accessibility of care for patients. The implications of this recognition resonate far beyond the sphere of information technology; it serves as an emblem of a collective commitment to advance health and care delivery through thoughtful and ambitious digital strategies.

About PIH Health

PIH Health operates as a nonprofit, regional healthcare network, serving around 3 million residents in Los Angeles and Orange counties. It comprises the PIH Health Downey Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, and Whittier Hospital, along with an extensive range of outpatient services, a multispecialty medical group, and a variety of additional healthcare offerings including home healthcare, hospice, cardiology, cancer treatment, orthopedics, and emergency services. Nationally acclaimed for delivering excellent patient care, PIH Health sets the standard for practices, innovations, and quality in healthcare technology.

For further details, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on social media platforms such as Facebook, X, and Instagram.

About CHIME

The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) is dedicated to serving CIOs, CMIOs, CNIOs, and other senior healthcare IT professionals. With a community of over 3,000 members across 58 countries, CHIME fosters collaboration among industry leaders to exchange best practices and advocate for the strategic use of information management in healthcare improvement. For more information, visit ChimeCentral.org.