Inova Health System Named Among ‘Most Wired’ Hospitals, Health Systems

Survey Finds Hospitals with IT Commitment Have Better Outcomes

Falls Church, VA – (August 6, 2008) – Inova Health System has again been named one of the nation’s 100 Most Wired hospitals and health systems, according to the results of the 2008 Most Wired Survey and Benchmarking Study.

According to the new study, the 100 Most Wired hospitals show better outcomes in patient satisfaction, risk-adjusted mortality rates and other key quality measures through the use of information technology (IT).  Marking its 10th year, the Most Wired Survey and Benchmarking Study continues to be seen as a leader in the field in analyzing and benchmarking healthcare IT.

“We are extremely honored to have been selected as one of the top 100 Most Wired Health Systems in the country,” says Geoff Brown, SVP, chief information officer, Inova Health System. “As part of our commitment to excellence in healthcare, we work to incorporate technology in all aspects that improve the patient experience and allow for greater ease in sharing vital information between hospitals and physicians. We believe that effective use of technology can save lives.”

The Most Wired Survey is conducted annually by Hospitals & Health Networks magazine, the journal of the American Hospital Association, which uses the results to name the 100 Most Wired hospitals and health systems. It focuses on how the nation’s hospitals use information technologies for quality, customer service, public health and safety, business processes and workforce issues.  Inova Health System has been a recipient of this recognition five out of the last 10 years, reflecting the organization’s sustained culture of innovation and technology solutions designed to improve patient care.

Hospitals & Health Networks conducted the 2008 survey in cooperation with Accenture, McKesson Corp. and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives. The July H&HN cover story detailing results is available at www.hhnmag.com.

Inova Health System is a not-for-profit health care system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency and urgent care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.