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 […]
Posts Tagged ‘Physician Data Analytics’
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 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 […]
Physician Data Analytics and Challenges in 2014 – Part 3
Last month, I commented on a recent article on the “Top 10 Challenges Facing Physicians in 2014” (by J. Bendix, D.R. Verdon, A. Ritchie, D. Marbury, in Medical Economics, 12/15/13.) and discussed 2014 as the year of cost controls and payer headaches. This month I would like to discuss how 2014 will be the year […]
Physician Data Analytics and Challenges in 2014 – Part 2
Last month, I commented on a recent article on the “Top 10 Challenges Facing Physicians in 2014” (by J. Bendix, D.R. Verdon, A. Ritchie, D. Marbury, in Medical Economics, 12/15/13) and discussed 2014 as the year of government mandates. This month I would like to discuss how 2014 will be the year for cost control […]
Physician Data Analytics and 2014 Challenges – Part 1
Last year, I wrote several blogs on physician data analytics – basic framework, questions to ask, why do it, key problems, support for a new payment model, where to start, benefits, relationship to meaningful use (MU), population health, patient health, mobile health, stages of progress and what it can mean for your practice. As 2014 […]