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How predictive modeling can prevent triple aim failures
Using predictive modeling to classify patient populations based on individual risk and anticipated response to an intervention can help hospitals achieve the much-touted triple aim goals, concludes a Walgreens study published this week in Health Affairs .
Predictive tool pinpoints heart patient readmissions
Utah's Intermountain Medical Center developed a computerized algorithm to identify heart attack patients at risk for readmissions, presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2012 in Los Angeles.
Predict readmissions with follow-up calls
As hospitals face penalties for excess readmissions starting in October, they can predict which patients are most likely to bounce back to their facility by simply picking up the phone.
CMS fights fraud with predictive modeling
In a continuing fight against fraudulent claims, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is relying more heavily on predictive modeling, reported The Washington Post .
BCBSNC teams with SAS to create personalized plans
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) has partnered with software company SAS to develop more personalized and better targeted health plans for members. The partnership, which the...
Hospitals cut readmissions with predictive modeling
Hospitals are finding that predictive modeling programs are identifying at-risk patients successfully and keeping them from returning to their facilities unnecessarily, HealthLeaders Media reported .
Medicare Advantage plans scrutinized more in CMS audits
Private insurers managing Medicare Advantage plans likely will be scrutinized more intensely as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services seeks to rectify a "longstanding problem" of improper
CMS enters tech pact to reduce Medicare claims fraud
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has contracted with aerospace and defense technology company Northrop Grumman to create a predictive model that is expected to cut down on
Can 'virtual wards' save money at integrated health systems?
In the United Kingdom, a "virtual ward" model has shown some success in reducing hospital admissions and costs, according to the report, "Predictive Modeling in Action: How 'Virtual Wards' Help
