Last month, I discussed some ideas of how physician analytics can impact your future in 2015. This month I would like to discuss the return on investment of using physician data analytics for population health. What is the payoff time period? A recent poll by KPMG (In Healthcare Informatics, 01/15/15) revealed the following response to […]
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Physician Data Analytics – Impact on the Future
Last month, I reported on a specific physician practice group that used analytics to improve efficiency and reduce operational expenses. This month as we move into 2015, I would like to discuss some ideas of how physician analytics can impact your future. Market Changes Driving the Future As reported in a recent white paper (Healthcare […]
Physician Data Analytics – Doctor Efficiency and Practice Growth
Last month, I commented on various market drivers that would affect physician data analytics. This month, I would like to discuss how analytics can have a major impact on physician efficiency. Analytics Impact on Physician Efficiency In a recent case study report (Healthcare IT News, 10/28/14), the Westmed Medical Group, in New York’s Westchester County, […]
Physician Data Analytics – Market Drivers
Last month, I commented on the impact of various 2015 regulatory changes on your physician data analytics system. This month, I would like to discuss some recent survey results related to data analytics and the benefits of moving ahead with this new system. Data Analytics Survey and Market Drivers In a recent report (HDM 09/12/14), […]
Physician Data Analytics – Impact of 2015 Regulatory Changes
Last month, I commented on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) (05/20/2014) as it related to the CMS electronic health record (EHR) meaningful use (MU) incentive program. This NPRM has now gone into effect and can […]
Physician Data Analytics – Population Health in the “Oldest Old”
Last month, I commented on physician analytics related to tracking medications, finding discontinued medications and monitoring of chronic conditions. This month I would like to talk about data analytics related to the “oldest old” – or people over the age of 90. Background and Findings Senior citizens over the age of 90 are called our […]
Protecting Patient Health Information
The general public sometimes seems puzzled why medical information is so sensitive and valuable to criminals. “Who cares about my hernia?” Most of us probably don’t share the same attitude towards our privacy, but there is more to this than saying, “That’s none of your business!” Medical information includes important identification, financial and medical information […]
Physician Data Analytics and Challenges in 2014 – Part 5: Balancing Your Life
Last month, I commented on physician analytics related to better staff training and impact of the “internet armed” self-diagnosis patient. This month I will discuss how your role as a primary care physician may change and where you can actually use data analytics to get balance back into your life. Primary Care’s Changing Role According […]
NTREC working on new physician data analytic project
The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation (DFWHC Foundation) operates data analytic capabilities for 95 percent of the hospitals in North Texas. This includes an extensive data warehouse of inpatient claims complete with a proprietary Regional Enterprise Master Patient Index (REMPI). The North Texas Regional Extension Center (NTREC), operating under the DFWHC Foundation, is developing a […]
Physician Data Analytics and Challenges in 2014 – Part 4
Last month, I commented on how 2014 will be the year for better time management and addressing technology costs, based on an article “Top 10 Challenges Facing Physicians in 2014” (J. Bendix, D.R. Verdon, A. Ritchie, D. Marbury, in Medical Economics, 12/15/13). This month I would like to discuss how 2014 will be the year […]