
Nonprofit health system: Improve patient outcomes by “looking outside the silo”
When one of the South’s largest not-for-profit healthcare systems recently searched for a new healthcare data analytics solution, a key goal was establishing a consistent methodology for identifying and solving problem areas. A previous attempt with another data aggregator and vendor had stalled: a messy implementation process had dragged on for years, and even worse, … Nonprofit health system: Improve patient outcomes by “looking outside the silo”

DVACO: The power of data organization and standardization
The Delaware Valley Accountable Care Organization (DVACO) aims to deliver better healthcare at a lower cost to around 250,000 members in the Greater Philadelphia region. DVACO is currently the region’s largest ACO, with more than 2,000 primary care physicians and 250,000 attributed patients. DVACO participates in the Medicare MSSP program, and six additional risk-based contracts … DVACO: The power of data organization and standardization

Virginia Health: Measuring waste to improve care
The challenge The Choosing Wisely® campaign’s success has renewed interest towards reducing low-value healthcare services, classified as “unnecessary care” in the healthcare industry. The Virginia Center for Health Innovation and Virginia Health Information were looking to translate the Choosing Wisely campaign into quantifiable results for their insured population. They partnered with Milliman’s healthcare analytics software … Virginia Health: Measuring waste to improve care

ATRIO: From insight to impact
ATRIO Health Plans is an organization owned by several providers in and around Salem, Oregon. It has almost 30,000 members, and 90% are Medicare enrollees. The challenge As with every health plan, ATRIO is constantly looking for ways to improve patient care and the bottom line. The approach In 2012, ATRIO made the strategic decision … ATRIO: From insight to impact