Van Diest Medical Center is honored for Digital Excellence as a 2025 Digital Health Most Wired Survey Recipient
Webster City | The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), has announced the results of the highly anticipated Digital Health Most Wired Survey results for the 2025 data collection period. Van Diest Medical Center (VDMC) is proud to announce its Level 8 achievement for the Acute and Ambulatory survey selection.
Among the more than 50,000 facilities represented, VDMC distinguished itself by ranking above peers in key focus areas including clinical quality and safety, analytics and data management, cybersecurity, population health, infrastructure, patient engagement and innovation. The survey evaluates the adoption maturity, outcomes and value of technology integration across healthcare organizations at all stages of digital maturity – from early phase digitization to advanced transformation.
“The VDMC team is dedicated to delivering an exceptional IT platform for our end users,” said Lisa Ridge, Van Diest Medical Center Chief Executive Officer. “They strive to provide excellent customer service, which in turn helps ensure our patients receive seamless care throughout our organization. I am very proud of this team and their proven track record of excellence.”
“I’m honored on behalf of the team to receive this recognition,” said Vickie Wickham, Senior Director of Information Services. “This award demonstrates the organization’s commitment to embracing innovation. It validates our hard work and acknowledges how the hospital incorporates evolving technology to provide efficiencies and better access to information, allowing us to serve our communities better.”
The Digital Health Most Wired survey serves as a comprehensive evaluation and digital maturity report card for healthcare organizations across the globe. As success in digital transformation increasingly influences the quality and accessibility of care, this recognition program reflects the progress of leading healthcare providers as they reshape the future of healthcare. This achievement extends beyond information technology to every area of the enterprise, symbolizing a collective commitment to advancing health and care through strategic digital initiatives.
