Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) has received Most Wired recognition by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). As a Most Wired organization, AAMC is recognized as a leader in healthcare technology for leveraging technologies in innovative ways to improve patient experience, reduce costs and broaden patient access to healthcare services.
“This award shows we are committed to using the latest, state-of-the-art technology to provide the best possible care for our patients, regardless of where or when they need it,” said David Lehr, chief information officer at AAMC. “We’re continuously looking for ways to harnesses technology to improve the delivery of care for our patients and it is an honor to be recognized.”
“Healthcare organizations across the globe are continually striving to raise the standard of care, pushing themselves and their peers to do better,” said Russ Branzell, CHIME president and CEO. “We designed Most Wired to identify and share those leading practices so everyone can benefit. It is an honor to be among those that perform at the highest levels, knowing that the excellence they achieve will impact patients for years to come.”
The 2019 Most Wired survey assessed the adoption, integration and impact of technologies in healthcare organizations at all stages of development, from early development to industry leading.
About Anne Arundel Medical Center
Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC), a regional health system headquartered in Annapolis, Md., serves an area of more than one million people. Founded in 1902, AAMC includes a 349-bed not-for-profit teaching hospital, a multi-specialty medical group, imaging and lab services, community care clinics, a research institute, a substance use treatment center and health enterprises. In addition to an Annapolis campus, AAMC has outpatient pavilions in Easton, Bowie, Kent Island, Odenton, Pasadena and Waugh Chapel. AAMC is nationally recognized for its joint replacement center, emergency heart attack response and cancer care. A leader in women’s services, AAMC delivers the state’s second highest number of babies annually and has a Level 3 NICU. AAMC is among just 6 percent of U.S. hospitals to be designated a Magnet® hospital, the highest-level credential for quality patient care and nursing excellence. As a Most Wired® healthcare organization, AAMC is nationally recognized for using technology to enhance the patient experience. With more than 1,200 medical staff members, 4,700 employees and 1,000 volunteers, AAMC consistently receives awards for quality, patient satisfaction and innovation. To learn more, visit askAAMC.org.
