Asan Medical Center Achieves Top IT Infrastructure Rating in Asia-Pacific
Seoul, Friday, 17 January 2025.
Asan Medical Center, South Korea’s largest hospital, has attained Stage 7 in the HIMSS INFRAM24 model, saving $1.4 million through IT efficiency.
Pioneering Achievement in Healthcare Infrastructure
Asan Medical Center (AMC) has marked a significant milestone by becoming the first hospital in the Asia-Pacific region to achieve Stage 7 of the new HIMSS Infrastructure Adoption Model (INFRAM24) on January 15, 2025 [1]. This achievement comes just four months after reaching Stage 6 in September 2024, demonstrating the hospital’s rapid advancement in digital healthcare infrastructure [1]. The new INFRAM24 framework represents a comprehensive evaluation of infrastructure maturity across critical areas including cybersecurity, sustainability, performance, and outcomes [1].
Substantial Cost Savings Through IT Modernization
The hospital’s IT modernization strategy, initiated in 2023, has yielded impressive financial results through cloud migration and server virtualization efforts, resulting in operational cost savings of approximately $1.43 million [1]. Dr. Young-Hak Kim, director of AMC’s Digital Information Innovation Headquarters, emphasized that this achievement signifies more than just technological advancement, stating that it ‘contributes to improved patient safety and quality of care through digital-based services’ [1].
Leading the Digital Healthcare Transformation
AMC’s achievement sets a new benchmark in the region, where other prestigious institutions are also making strides in digital transformation. Samsung Medical Center currently holds Stage 7 in the previous INFRAM model, while Seoul National University Hospital maintains Stage 6 [1]. This technological leadership is particularly significant as it positions AMC at the forefront of digital healthcare innovation in Asia, with Dr. Kim noting that the rating represents ‘an international recognition of our secure, efficient, and future-oriented IT infrastructure’ [1].
Future Development and Strategic Plans
Looking ahead, AMC has outlined ambitious plans to further enhance its digital infrastructure. These include the construction of a configuration management database and the implementation of systematic tracking for cost-benefit analyses post-technology implementations [1]. These initiatives are part of AMC’s broader strategy to maintain its position as a leader in healthcare technology and to continue improving operational efficiency and patient care quality [1].