Data Analytics

Hospitals and health systems use current and past data from its informatics systems to find trends, draw conclusions and identify the potential for improvement outcomes in patients and populations, and to support business decision-making. In patient care, data analytics can show areas  that need improvement, and bottlenecks to faster and more accurate diagnoses. On the business side, health system data can be leveraged to lower costs, maximize revenue, streamline and improve operations. Data is increasingly being used to look at the larger picture of population health to identify traits that can flag patients that may need additional resources to prevent readmissions. It can also help identify patients at high risk for some diseases that can be contacted about additional screenings for improved preventative care.

Q&A: Lillian Dittrick on how predictive analytics achieve the triple aim of improving patient experience, cost and quality of care

Lillian Dittrick, a fellow with the Society of Actuaries, uses data analytics on patients at Unity Health to combat risks stemming from the treatment of diabetes. Dittrick was able to identify patients with chronic conditions, manage costs and implement quality control measures, all while maximizing patient outcomes and minimizing financial risks.

September 9, 2016

Survey: 8 in 10 Hospital Leaders Say Predictive Analytics is Important to Future Yet Only One-Third Use It

SALT LAKE CITY – Sept. 7, 2016 – Nearly 80 percent of hospital executives believe the future of healthcare could be significantly improved through the use of predictive analytics, a population health management tool that can help providers stay one step ahead of costly problems like preventable readmissions, patient downturns and contracts with insurers that pay less than the cost of providing care. Yet only 31 percent of hospitals have used the technology for more than a year, and 19 percent have no plans to do so.

September 7, 2016

Analytics firm Spreemo names two new executives to its team

Spreemo, a New York-based healthcare analytics company, is building up its leadership team, hiring two new executives.

August 8, 2016
Patient Computer Registry Entry

ONC outlines plans for data standards, big data analytics in budget request

Four legislative proposals aimed at improving the exchange of electronic health information have been included in the 2017 budget request by the Office of National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC).

May 20, 2016

Survey says HIT leaders focused on analytics, business intelligence this year

The fourth annual Health IT Industry Outlook Survey conducted by Stoltenberg Consulting shows that for the second year in a row, data analytics and business intelligence are the hottest topics of the year.

March 28, 2016

Cerner appoints Glaser head of its population health unit

Cerner has named John Glaser as leader of its population health organization, effective April 1, with continued focus on governmental policy development.

March 9, 2016

Quantros acquires Comparion Medical Analytics

Quantros acquired Comparion Medical Analytics on March 1, strengthening its enterprise solutions and healthcare information services capabilities. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

March 3, 2016

Analytics functionality improves but barriers remain

Analytics functionality has improved measurably in recent years, but the healthcare market is still catching up, according to a report from Chilmark Research.

February 9, 2016

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More than 5,000 U.S. physicians joined forces to launch the new group. They say they are focused on limiting private equity's involvement and influence in healthcare. 

Just 10.5% of U.S. physicians said they view private equity ownership in healthcare in a positive light. 

Kate Hanneman, MD, explains why many vendors and hospitals want to lower radiology's impact on the environment. "Taking steps to reduce the carbon footprint in healthcare isn’t just an opportunity," she said. "It’s also a responsibility."

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