How to build a more sustainable healthcare system with information
Over the years, advances in healthcare technology and growth in federal regulations have led to an explosion in healthcare data. Although these advancements are an important part of improving physician care, clinical practices often stress the requirements to obtain, submit, retrieve, classify, process and appropriately respond to this healthcare data Tsunami, especially patients, payers, peers and regulators need more each year.
The data overload, lack of coordination, and the lack of correct information at the time led to physician burnout. Accessing, processing and converting healthcare information to provide effective guideline-based workflows help achieve four times the goal: that is, managing care costs, improving population health, improving patient and clinical healthcare experience.
More technology alone is not the solution, but how we take advantage of it is the key. Practice must accept electronic health records (EHR) and other value-based care tools to automate certain workflows, reduce administrative burdens and improve care quality.
Embrace technology and data analysis
What do clinicians do? Simple management is not enough. The future of healthcare lies in the use of data for active patient care and strategic decisions.
To thrive in today’s value-based care environment, clinical practice requires surrounding patient care with organized data that will transform into patient-specific, actionable information, driving activities between care points and patients. It is crucial to recognize the role of technology and data analytics in driving these transformative changes.
Comprehensive technology platforms make it easier to communicate across revenue cycles, IT, product development, analytics, reporting, leadership and practice transformation, customer service, standby support, case management, case management and finance teams – enhancing support for daily activities across patients encounters.
While EHRs can provide important features for running exercises, their indigenous and vendors must be supplemented to optimize the active applications.
Today’s integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) will revolutionize healthcare services by providing predictive analytics, enhanced decision making and optimized resource allocation. For example, AI-driven insights can now help identify high-risk populations, enabling targeted interventions to improve outcomes and reduce costs.
While these plans are promising, they are not without risks. Working with managed security service providers (MSSPs), practices can protect sensitive data as cyber threats become more complex and remain compliant.
Establish a sustainable healthcare ecosystem
Slowly but surely, our U.S. healthcare system is transitioning from a cost-based service model to value-based care, driven by the need for cost control and quality improvement.
As we focus on creating a sustainable healthcare ecosystem that balances innovation with accessibility, primary care networks must remember their critical role in the larger environment to promote community-based solutions. By aligning incentives and encouraging collaboration across sectors, we can build a resilient system that adapts to changing needs and brings value to all stakeholders.
To achieve this, healthcare providers must work closely with decision makers, payers and technology partners to create a coordinated approach to address the unique challenges faced by our various communities. This includes investing in infrastructure that supports telehealth and remote patient monitoring to expand care beyond traditional environments and improve access.
The only way to ensure care keeps patients is to prepare our healthcare system to meet the evolving needs of the future. By fostering a culture of innovation to drive better outcomes and embrace technological advancements, we can take our industry beyond current challenges to realize the full potential of value-based care and ultimately create a more sustainable, patient-centered, effective healthcare system.
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Dr. Bartley Bryt is the Chief Medical Officer of Privia Health. He previously served as Chief Medical Officer of Bright Health Care in IFP/MA and Neue Health operations. Chief Clinical Officer of Brighton Health Program Services; and Executive Vice President, Chief Operating and Clinical Officer of Carecore National.
Bartley has also served in the UnitedHealthCare/Oxford Health Program Leadership Position Leadership Positions in Leadership Positions for Clinical Supplier Management and Contracting, Physician Performance Analysis, and Medical and Population Management.
Bartley began his career after receiving his Master of Public Health from the Columbia School of Public Health and earning a preventive medicine fellowship at Cornell. He completed his PhD in Pediatric Residency and Principal Residence from New York University (NYU), State University of New York, Cum Laude, Alpha Omega Alpha and a Bachelor of Philosophy from the University of Vermont (Phi Beta Kappa). He remains a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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