okay, here’s a rewritten version of the article, aiming for a concise, news-style format suitable for a “Core Mission” section, incorporating the provided excerpt and maintaining key information from the original text. I’ve focused on clarity and impact.
UNC Health achieves Highest National Ranking in Digital Health Innovation
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – UNC Health has been recognized as a leader in digital healthcare, achieving Level 10 status in the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) 2025 Digital Health Most Wired Survey. UNC Health is the only health system in North Carolina to earn this distinction in both acute and ambulatory care settings.
The CHIME Most Wired survey, evaluating over 50,000 organizations globally, assesses digital maturity and impact on patient care. UNC Health excelled in key areas including clinical quality & safety, data analytics, cybersecurity, population health, infrastructure, patient engagement, and innovation – placing it among just 13 other U.S.healthcare providers to achieve Level 10 in both categories.
“This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to leveraging technology to enhance the health and well-being of our patients and communities,” said Brent Lamm, UNC Health Chief Information Officer. “It’s a testament to the dedication and innovation of our teams.”
UNC Health is a state entity affiliated wiht the University of North Carolina system, encompassing 20 hospitals and over 900 clinics, alongside the clinical programs of the UNC School of Medicine. The system is dedicated to improving health outcomes for North Carolinians and advancing medical research, providing over $800 million in uncompensated care in the last five years. Learn more at unchealth.org.
key Changes & Rationale:
* Stronger Headline: “UNC Health Achieves Highest National Ranking in Digital Health Innovation” is more impactful than simply stating the survey result.
* Concise Opening: Immediately highlights the key achievement and its significance (only in NC).
* Combined Information: I’ve streamlined the description of the survey and UNC Health’s performance,avoiding repetition.
* Direct Quote: Included the CIO’s quote for a personal touch and to emphasize the internal commitment.
* streamlined “About UNC Health”: Condensed the “About” section to focus on the most important details – its structure, mission, and impact. Removed redundant phrasing.
* Removed unnecessary paragraph breaks: Improved readability.
* Emphasis: Used italics to highlight the “only” aspect, emphasizing the uniqueness of UNC Health’s achievement.
* Focus on Impact: The rewrite consistently connects the digital advancements to improved patient care and community health.
This version is designed to be easily digestible for a broad audience while still conveying the importance of UNC Health’s accomplishment. It’s suitable for a “Core Mission” section because it reinforces the institution’s commitment to innovation and patient well-being.
