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.

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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.

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.

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.

HIMSS Analytics launches market intelligence tool

HIMSS Analytics has launched Logic, a global healthcare IT market intelligence tool.

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Plan for data analytics success with these tips from Geisinger

BOSTON—Analytics is not a strategy, said Nicholas Marko, MD, Geisinger Health System’s chief data officer, speaking at the Big Data & Healthcare Analytics Forum.

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