The Problem
The problem facing Commissioners and Providers is how to gain a better understanding of their patients'
needs so they can co-ordinate and deliver more effective health and social care services.
The ability to see the big picture is hampered by the fact that information is stored in different locations
like hospitals, GP surgeries, community services providers and local authorities.
This means commissioners get, at best, a fragmented picture of healthcare. You can't get an accurate picture
of what is happening because you don't have all the facts.
The potential of unlocking and using this information is huge, especially in an organisation the size
of the NHS that treats millions of people a year.
Ninety-five percent of information that commissioners need is kept in GP surgeries on a variety of sometimes outdated
and unconnected computer servers. This information is largely inaccessible.
Health Analytics has solved this long-standing problem and can collate and analyse patient data from any accessible source
in one location.
Our software has produced some surprising insights, highlighting clear improvements commissioners can make in patient care
and savings.
A good example was the discovery of a patient who visited A&E 279 times in one year, costing their Primary Care Trust
more than £23,000 in hospital attendance charges. This cost didn’t even include treatment.
Our system highlighted the problem, allowing caretakers to address the problem, making the patient feel more
attended to with special care. At the same time the Trust saved thousands of pounds.
Read more for the solution.