Becker's Healthcare August 1, 2019
In the coming months and years, hospitals and health systems that adopt digital solutions such as advanced data analytics and telemedicine platforms will see reduced costs and improved quality of care, according to a new Moody’s Investors Service report.
Here are four key trends identified in the Healthcare Quarterly report, which found that overall, though hugely beneficial in the long run, these and other digital tools will require sizeable upfront investments from healthcare organizations.
1. Data collection and predictive analytics tools will become crucial as insurers and employers implement reimbursement models based on patient outcomes. Artificial intelligence technology will also play a role in reducing readmissions penalties and uncompensated care by providing further analysis of patient data.
2. Beyond cutting...