Health IT Analytics January, 2018
Risk scores and risk stratification techniques are foundational for any successful population health management program. What are some of the considerations for developing this data?
Population health management requires providers to maintain a delicate balance between taking a long view of generalized patient trends and focusing personal attention on the individual and the distinctive circumstances that will influence her journey towards better health.
While the two actions seem contradictory on the surface, they are in fact very closely complementary. Instead of dragging providers in contrasting directions, the global perspective can inform, guide, and help predict individualized care.
By using big data and large sample sizes to better understand patterns of what is likely to happen to individuals, organizations can develop...