MLH - Main Line Health Inc.
10/08/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/08/2021 08:22
Main Line Health earns 2021 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition
October 8, 2021News Releases
Main Line Health has earned the 2021 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition as a certified level 8 for both acute and ambulatory, for the 11th consecutive year. The CHIME Digital Health Most Wired program conducts an annual survey to assess how effectively healthcare organizations apply core and advanced technologies into their clinical and business programs to improve health and care in their communities. Main Line Health continues to exemplify their responsibility and dedication to advance patient care through technology and digital enhancements.
"I am incredibly proud of our team for their commitment to improve our hospital system through using the most innovative uses of technology to improve patient safety and health outcomes across the system" explained Luke Olenoski, Chief Information Officer, Main Line Health. "As healthcare continues to revolutionize, Main Line Health is dedicated to evaluating the details, strengths and gaps to strive for continued advancement and improvement in the coming years."
As a Most Wired health system, Main Line Health has integrated technology in every facet of the health care delivery system, including the implementation of a custom-built operational COVID dashboard that allowed for an "at a glance" view to assist in decision making throughout the pandemic's evolution, employment of MyChart to schedule for COVID-19 vaccinations, and increased telehealth offerings for patients and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through these initiatives, MLH is working to transform the way care is delivered across the health system.
"Digital transformation in healthcare has accelerated to an unprecedented level since 2020, and the next few years will bring a wave of innovation that empowers healthcare consumers and will astound the industry," said CHIME President and CEO Russell P. Branzell. "The Digital Health Most Wired program recognizes the outstanding digital leaders who have paved the way for this imminent revolution in healthcare. Their trailblazing commitment to rapid transformation has set an example for the entire industry in how to pursue a leadership vision with determination, brilliant planning and courage to overcome all challenges."
About Main Line Health
Founded in 1985,Main Line Health is a not-for-profit health system serving portions of Philadelphia and its western suburbs. Main Line Health's commitment-to deliver advanced medicine to treat and cure disease while also playing an important role in prevention and disease management as well as training physicians and other health care providers-reflects our intent to keep our community and ourselves well ahead. A team of more than 10,000 employees and 2,000 physicians care for patients throughout the Main Line Health system.
At Main Line Health's core are four of the region's most respected acute care hospitals-Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital and Riddle Hospital-as well as one of the nation's recognized facilities for rehabilitative medicine, Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital.
Main Line Health also includes Mirmont Treatment Center for drug and alcohol recovery; Main Line Health HomeCare & Hospice, which includes skilled home health care, hospice and home infusion services; Main Line Health Centers, primary and specialty care, lab and radiology, and other outpatient services located in Broomall, Collegeville, Concordville, Exton, King of Prussia and Newtown Square; Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, a biomedical research organization; and Main Line HealthCare,one of the region's largest multispecialty physician networks.
Main Line Health is the recipient of numerous awards for quality care and service, including System Magnet® designation, the nation's highest distinction for nursing excellence and the Mid-Atlantic Alliance for Performance Excellence (MAAPE) Excellence Award. Main Line Health is committed to creating an environment of diversity, respect and inclusion and has proudly embraced the American Hospital Association's #123forEquity Pledge to Act to eliminate disparities in care. We are dedicated to advancing patient-centered care, education and research to help our community stay healthy.
About CHIME
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 nearly 3,400 members in 55 countries and over 150 healthcare IT business partners and professional services firms, CHIME provides a highly interactive, trusted environment enabling senior professional and industry leaders to collaborate, exchange best practices, address professional development needs and advocate the effective use of information management to improve the health and care in the communities they serve. For more information, please visit chimecentral.org.