Valley Children’s Earns Level 8 in National Digital Health Survey

Valley Children’s earned a Level 8 distinction in the acute and ambulatory categories of the 2025 Digital Health Most Wired survey by CHIME on December 3. The recognition highlights the health system’s performance in clinical quality and safety, analytics, cybersecurity, patient engagement and other digital health categories, and comes amid ongoing efforts to modernize care across the region.

The Most Wired survey evaluates how health systems apply digital tools to improve care delivery and patient experience. For Valley Children’s, the Level 8 achievement signals that its investments in electronic systems and digital workflows are delivering capabilities valued by clinical informatics professionals. The hospital said the award underscores investments in technology that support clinicians and patient care across the region.

For Fresno County residents the designation matters because advances in digital health can influence how families access care and how clinicians coordinate treatment. Strong performance in clinical quality and safety suggests electronic systems that support safer medication management and more reliable clinical decision support. Improvements in analytics can allow clinicians to better track outcomes and target interventions. Increased focus on cybersecurity aims to protect sensitive patient information as medical records and appointment systems move further online. Enhanced patient engagement tools can mean more convenient scheduling, clearer communication about care plans and easier access to medical records for parents and guardians.

The recognition may also bolster Valley Children’s standing when recruiting specialist clinicians and when collaborating with regional partners on telehealth and community programs. As pediatric care increasingly depends on digital tools, hospitals that score highly in national assessments are often better positioned to pilot new programs and secure funding for technology upgrades.

Valley Children’s achievement does not change care overnight, but it reflects measurable steps toward more connected and secure pediatric services in Fresno County. Families and providers can expect continued technology investments intended to support safer, more responsive care across the region.