Blanchard Valley Health System Earns National Recognition in 2026 Digital Health Most Wired Survey

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is continuing to invest in digital technologies that make healthcare more accessible, support care teams, and improve the patient experience for the communities it serves. These efforts have earned the organization Level 8 recognition in the 2026 Digital Health Most Wired Survey, conducted by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).

The recognition reflects progress across BVHS’s digital health efforts. BVHS is improving how health information is shared across care settings, expanding the use of data and analytics to guide decisions, and strengthening cybersecurity to protect patient information. It is also expanding digital tools that help patients access care and support clinicians in their daily work.

“Our communities deserve access to exceptional care close to home, supported by technology that makes a meaningful difference,” said Gulshan Mehta, chief digital and information officer (CDIO) at BVHS. “This recognition reflects our commitment to bringing those capabilities to the patients and families we serve. It also recognizes the collaboration of our clinical, operational, and technology teams, who turn digital investments into improvements in everyday care. There’s more to do, and our job is to keep making those everyday experiences better.”

The internationally recognized Digital Health Most Wired Survey evaluates more than 44,000 facilities in key areas, including clinical quality and safety, analytics and data management, cybersecurity, population health, infrastructure, patient engagement, and innovation. The survey assesses the adoption, maturity, outcomes, and value of technology across healthcare organizations, including how effectively technology supports patient care and organizational performance.

Organizations are recognized on a scale from Level 1 to Level 10 across three categories: acute care, ambulatory care, and long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC). Level 10 represents the highest level of digital health achievement. BVHS earned a Level 8 rating in each area evaluated, demonstrating a high degree of digital health maturity and operational technology integration. This distinction reflects BVHS's advanced use of digital technologies to support clinical care, strengthen operations, and enhance the patient experience.

As BVHS continues to expand its digital capabilities, its focus remains on delivering high-quality, compassionate care, closer to home.