Business & Tech

Saint Peter's Receives "Most Wired" Designation for Second Year

The hospital was recognized for its use of technology in managing patient information.

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System has been named one of New Jersey’s “Most Wired” hospitals for leveraging the adoption and use of health information technology to improve performance in a number of areas, according to the “Health Care’s Most Wired 2013 Survey” by Hospitals and Health Networks magazine.

Saint Peter’s also received the Most Wired designation in 2012.

Most Wired hospitals are those focused on expanding and adopting information technology that advances patient care and optimizes patient flow and communications.

According to Frank DiSanzo, chief strategy officer of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, “Most Wired award winners are recognized for their implementation and distinguished use of information technology in the four areas of infrastructure, administration, clinical quality and safety, and Saint Peter’s is proud to be a recipient.”

Among the numerous IT advancements instituted by Saint Peter’s are an advanced electronic medical records system, electronic prescribing and prescription refills, and allowing patients to book appointments and make payments online.

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System is a founding member of the New Jersey Health Connect Health Information Exchange, which facilitates the electronic exchange of data to providers in accordance with patient health care directives.

-Saint Peter's Healthcare System

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