In response to the digital wave driven by big data and artificial intelligence (AI), Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital (KMUH) has achieved Stage 7 of the Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM) certification by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)—the highest international recognition in medical information management systems. KMUH is the first medical institution in southern Taiwan to receive this prestigious honor.

Jaw-Yuan Wang, President of KMUH, noted that the hospital had achieved HIMSS EMRAM Stage 6 certification in 2023. That same year, KMUH also received the "Smart Hospital Institution-Wide Mark" at the 25th National Healthcare Quality Award (NHQA). In 2024, the hospital was ranked 8th in Taiwan on the list of "World’s Best Hospitals 2025," jointly published by Newsweek and Statista—an accomplishment reflecting growing international recognition.

Attaining Stage 7 HIMSS EMRAM certification places KMUH as the only medical center in southern Taiwan to reach this highest level of international smart healthcare recognition. Wang emphasized that this certification is not only a milestone but a stepping stone toward the hospital’s vision of becoming a global leader in smart healthcare.

Three key initiatives submitted during the certification process received commendation from the review committee:

• Dr. Chao-Wen Chen, Director of Trauma and Critical Care Surgery, and Dr. Yung-Sung Yeh, Director of the Intensive Care Unit, jointly promoted the "Assembly-Line Science for the Trauma and Emergency Care Ecosystem."
  
• Dr. Yi-Ching Lin, Director of the Department of Laboratory Medicine, led the integration of cross-departmental processes to implement the “Emergency STAT Testing Turnaround Time (TAT) Optimization” program.
  
• Director of the Department of Pharmacy, Chiu-Lan Yen, collaborated with clinical departments to launch the “Intelligent Decision Support System for Antithrombotic Therapy,” demonstrating enhanced patient safety and streamlined clinical workflows through cross-functional teamwork.
  

Henry Horng-Shing Lu, Vice President of KMUH, remarked that the hospital’s advancement in AI applications not only supports clinical decision-making but also helps alleviate the issue of understaffing in healthcare. So far, KMUH has developed 39 AI models tailored to clinical needs and implemented them across its hospital network. These tools support clinicians in making accurate judgments, improving treatment precision, and reducing the risk of medical errors—showcasing the real-world benefits of smart healthcare.

Resource: 高醫取得HIMSS EMRAM第7級認證