Parkland recognized for Digital Health ‘Most Wired’ Award
CHIME Level 8 designation highlights the role of technology in improving patient care, access
Parkland Health has earned Level 8 recognition in the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives’ (CHIME) 2026 Digital Health Most Wired Survey, reflecting the health system’s continued investment in technology to support safe, effective and accessible patient care.
The annual Digital Health Most Wired Survey evaluates how healthcare organizations adopt and use technology, as well as the results and value of those investments. More than 44,000 facilities were represented in the 2026 survey. Areas of evaluation include clinical quality and safety, analytics and data management, cybersecurity, population health, infrastructure, patient engagement and innovation.
At Parkland, digital tools support efforts to make care more convenient and better coordinated, whether patients are receiving services in the hospital, at a neighborhood health center or beyond traditional clinical settings. The health system continues to explore ways to use technology responsibly to strengthen care delivery, support staff and meet the changing healthcare needs of Dallas County.
“Technology is most valuable when it makes a meaningful difference for our patients and the people who care for them,” said Joe Longo, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital & Information Officer at Parkland. “This recognition reflects the work of teams across our health system to put digital tools to practical use, strengthen the reliability and security of our systems, and help patients access the care they need.”
CHIME’s Digital Health Most Wired program benchmarks organizations at different stages of digital maturity, from foundational technology adoption to advanced transformation. The 2026 survey also reflects the growing importance of artificial intelligence, interoperable data and secure digital infrastructure in healthcare, along with the need for thoughtful oversight as these capabilities evolve.
“For a public health system like Parkland, innovation is not an end in itself,” Longo added. “Our focus is on how these investments can improve quality, help our teams work effectively and extend access to care across the communities we serve.”
The recognition reflects a collaborative effort across the health system, bringing together clinical, operational and technology teams to identify opportunities to improve healthcare delivery while ensuring that new tools and systems support Parkland’s mission to serve the people of Dallas County.
For more information about the CHIME Digital Health Most Wired program, visit www.chimecentral.org.
For more information about Parkland, visit www.parklandhealth.org.
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