HealthLeaders Media December 16, 2019
Examples of electronic health records promoting growth include using EHRs to manage patient bed utilization.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Most healthcare organizations are not leveraging the full potential of their electronic health record systems.
Novant Health is deploying machine learning and predictive analytics technology that can manage patient flow.
In a recent HealthLeaders survey, 63% of healthcare executives said their organization plans to increase investments in analytics.
Information technology such as electronic health records—particularly as they mature with new capabilities—can support growth strategies at health systems and hospitals as they grapple with business challenges including reduced reimbursement rates.
“I always look at information technology initiatives as a way to enable growth. Basically, these initiatives give you the tools and resources to achieve...