Data Implementation
How to run a successful analytics rollout
Healthcare executives across the industry are citing value-based care and health equity as two of their top priorities in 2024. To execute successfully on these goals, health plans and care providers must be prepared with interconnected data and powerful analytics capabilities. If you’re considering implementing a new or improved analytics platform in the new year,…
Read MoreIs what you’re asking for really what you need? Tips for getting to the root of the problem—and finding the right solution
As a lifelong data enthusiast and healthcare leader, one of my primary objectives is to help transform a reservoir of seemingly disconnected inputs and information into meaningful insights and strategic direction. Over the years, I’ve learned that the first conclusion we find isn’t necessarily the right one, and sometimes the solution we’re asking for isn’t…
Read MoreUsing consumer analytics to steer health-related decisions
Companies tap into what people like to eat and drink, how we purchase consumables, where we like to shop, what shows we might like to stream, whether we vote, and so on. If you have ever created a profile on a streaming application (think Netflix or Amazon), you will receive recommended books, movies and other items just as soon as you start surfing.
Read MoreRun: Bringing Data Science into your Organization
In this three-part series, we’ve been detailing a tiered approach to introducing and incorporating data science into your organization. In Part One: Crawl and Part Two: Walk, we discussed how to get started from scratch and start building out a dedicated data science program. Today, we’ll dive into the third and final phase to see how to grow quality, centralize governance, incorporate user feedback, and more.
Read MoreWalk: Bringing Data Science into your Organization
In this three-part series, we’re exploring a tiered approach to introducing and incorporating data science into your organization. In Part One: Crawl, we discussed how to get started from scratch. Today in Part Two: Walk, we’ll address issues that may emerge and how to overcome them, how to build out a dedicated data science team, and more.
Read MoreCrawl: Bringing Data Science into your Organization
Throughout my career as a data scientist, I’ve been lucky enough to have a few opportunities to build data science teams, processes, and models from the ground up. Introducing data science into your organization can feel overwhelming, so I’ve put together some recommendations to help you along the way. While it’s incredibly tempting to jump…
Read MoreTell the best healthcare story with data dashboards
By this point, we’ve all heard the statistic that healthcare data is growing at 36% annually. The result of this growth is that we’re all swimming in charts that, unfortunately, often lack a narrative to help a data consumer easily grasp the key takeaways. Your organization likely has a set of standard reports and dashboards…
Read MoreCOVID-19 affected risk scores and quality outcomes: Here’s what you can do about it
As value-based payments continue to grow, provider organizations and health plans are relying more and more on predictive modeling of risk scores and quality outcome measures as a driver of financial performance. To do that well, risk and quality measures require data based on individuals using the healthcare system to manage their medical conditions and…
Read MoreHow to spark support for important analytics initiatives
MedeAnalytics hosted a webinar with Fierce Healthcare to explore three industry experts’ perspectives on building analytics strategies and maximizing related investments. One of the key themes that emerged during the conversation was the importance of a strong rollout and adoption plan for new analytics investments. In this post, we walk through key elements of gaining…
Read MoreGo beyond recognition: Use data to take meaningful action this Nurses Week
Since 1994, America has observed National Nurses Week annually from May 6-12. This year more than ever before, it’s critical that healthcare organizations go beyond recognition and start taking action to more effectively support and serve nurses.
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