Digital maturity as a predictor of quality and safety outcomes in US hospitals: cross-sectional observational study. August 21, 2024

https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/digital-maturity-predictor-quality-and-safety-outcomes-us-hospitals-cross-sectional Digital maturity as a predictor of quality and safety outcomes in US hospitals: cross-sectional observational study. Snowdon A, Hussein A, Danforth M, et al. J Med Internet Res. 2024;26:e56316. Digital maturity in healthcare refers to how well hospitals use digital systems to improve patient care processes, enhance patient safety, and provide quality health care. This study used the Electronic Medical Record Assessment Model (EMRAM) to examine the relationship between digital maturity and Leapfrog’s quality and safety scores. Among 1,026 hospitals, researchers found that higher digital maturity was associated with improved odds of achieving a higher Leapfrog hospital safety grade, indicating advanced patient safety outcomes.