The 159 medical centers that make up the U.S. News roster of Most Connected Hospitals 2015-16 were recognized for their commitment to the use of digital technology in health care. To qualify, the centers had to demonstrate their ability to share data with providers both within their walls and elsewhere, improve patient safety through computerization and engage patients in their care by providing them with electronic access to their own medical information.
Recognition was based on points awarded for hospitals’ responses to selected questions from the 2013 and 2014 American Hospital Association Annual Survey Information Technology Supplements. To achieve Most Connected status, a hospital had to score at least 70 out of a total of 75 points in 2014 or 55 out of a total of 61 points in 2013.
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