2024 Digital Health Most Wired National Trends Report

The CHIME Digital Health Most Wired (DHMW) survey remains an essential guide for healthcare organizations (HCOs) navigating the rapidly evolving digital landscape. The 2024 survey captures the digital maturity of a broad spectrum of U.S. hospitals, reflecting the diverse and dynamic U.S. health system.

Building resilient healthcare systems with strategic infrastructure

As digital transformation accelerates, healthcare providers are prioritizing investments in infrastructure to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. The 2024 DHMW survey highlights key trends in cloud adoption, identity management, and network solutions, all contributing to more resilient and responsive healthcare systems.

Security: The cornerstone of healthcare IT

Security emerged as a top priority for healthcare providers in 2024, with many survey respondents underscoring its critical role in safeguarding patient data and ensuring the reliability of digital health tools. From protecting against cyber threats to maintaining data integrity, security considerations are at the forefront of healthcare IT strategies.

Enhancing patient engagement in a consumer-centric era

With many hospitals shifting towards consumer-centric care models, patient engagement has become a vital focus. The survey reveals how HCOs are leveraging digital tools to improve patient interactions, deliver personalized care, and enhance overall patient satisfaction.

The growing influence of AI across healthcare

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force across multiple areas of healthcare. From enhancing cybersecurity defenses to optimizing administrative and supply chain operations and improving clinical quality and safety with technologies like ambient listening, AI is playing a crucial role in driving innovation and efficiency in healthcare.

Key areas shaping the future of healthcare

The survey highlights several key areas where HCOs are prioritizing technology adoption:

• Patient-facing tools: Enhancing patient care delivery and outcomes.
• Clinical quality and safety: Improving patient safety and efficiency.
• Infrastructure: Strengthening the foundation for technology-enabled care.

Download the DHMW Trends Report to learn more

Download the 2024 Digital Health Most Wired National Trends Report to gain deeper insights into:

• Technology adoption: Discover the latest trends in patient engagement, clinical quality and safety, and infrastructure.
• Governance: Understand the growing role of governance in effective technology use.
• Digital domains: Explore key areas such as infrastructure, cybersecurity, and patient engagement.

Stay ahead in the ever-changing healthcare landscape by leveraging the insights from the 2024 Digital Health Most Wired survey.

Download the DHMW Trends report today to explore the latest trends and strategies shaping the future of digital health.