University Hospitals Wins Innovation in Regulatory & Compliance Award

The healthcare system was recognized for transforming policy management and compliance systems to drive safer, more consistent care.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:20pm

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A translucent X-ray photograph revealing the intricate internal structure of a hospital bed or medical equipment, conceptually representing the integrated systems that earned University Hospitals recognition for strengthening regulatory readiness and compliance.An X-ray view of the integrated systems powering University Hospitals' award-winning compliance and regulatory framework.Cleveland Today

University Hospitals has been awarded the Innovation in Regulatory & Compliance Award at the 2026 Connected Healthcare Summit hosted by RLDatix. The award honors healthcare organizations that demonstrate excellence in compliance readiness, documentation quality, and proactive policy alignment to support safer care delivery. University Hospitals was recognized for integrating policies, regulatory standards, audit data, and clinical content into a unified system, making it easier for teams to access critical information and act with confidence.

Why it matters

Aligning regulatory compliance with clinical operations is a key challenge for healthcare systems. By streamlining access to policies and standards, University Hospitals has empowered its teams to more efficiently maintain compliance, ultimately supporting safer, more consistent care for patients across the organization.

The details

University Hospitals earned this recognition for transforming how regulatory information is managed, accessed and applied across the organization. By connecting policies, regulatory standards, audit data, and clinical content into a single, integrated system, the organization has made it easier for teams to find the information they need and act with confidence.

  • University Hospitals received the award on April 2, 2026 at the Connected Healthcare Summit in Nashville.

The players

University Hospitals

A healthcare system based in Cleveland, Ohio that serves patients through an integrated network of hospitals, health centers, and physician offices across 16 counties in northern Ohio.

Peter Pronovost, MD, PhD, FCCM

Chief Quality & Clinical Transformation Officer and Veale Distinguished Chair in Leadership and Clinical Transformation at University Hospitals.

August Calhoun

President of RLDatix North America, the company that hosted the Connected Healthcare Summit and presented the award to University Hospitals.

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What they’re saying

“I am immensely proud of the quality team at University Hospitals for the way they have unified and strengthened our policy management and compliance systems throughout the health system. This recognition is a testament to our shared commitment to collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement—and to our belief that elevating compliance is essential to advancing safety, care quality, and better outcomes for every patient we serve.”

— Peter Pronovost, MD, PhD, FCCM, Chief Quality & Clinical Transformation Officer and Veale Distinguished Chair in Leadership and Clinical Transformation

“Each year at Connected Healthcare Summit, we celebrate organizations that are raising the standard of care. We're proud to partner with University Hospitals and recognize their leadership's commitment to strengthening regulatory readiness and delivering exceptional, safe and high-quality care.”

— August Calhoun, President of RLDatix North America

What’s next

University Hospitals plans to continue investing in innovative technology and process improvements to further streamline regulatory compliance and drive even safer, higher-quality care across its health system.

The takeaway

By unifying policies, standards, and clinical data into a centralized system, University Hospitals has empowered its teams to more efficiently maintain regulatory compliance, ultimately supporting safer, more consistent care delivery for patients throughout the organization.