NORWICH - The William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich was named one of the nation's most technologically advanced in the nation for the fourth straight year by "Hospitals and Health Networks," a publication of the American Hospital Association.

Backus is the only hospital in Eastern Connecticut to receive the distinction, which is based on a survey focused on four key areas: Business and administrative management, infrastructure, clinical quality and safety and clinical integration.

Angie Mathieu, Backus's management information systems manager, said part of the reason for the award was her team's use of electronic medical records to improve access.

“Being recognized as “Most Wired” for four years in a row is really a testament to our entire team and their work to ensure that Backus is on the cutting edge of technology,” David Whitehead, President of Hartford HealthCare’s East Region which includes Backus, said in a statement.