The Blueprint for Modern Healthcare: A Case Study in System Integration

Unlocking efficiency, improving patient outcomes, and reducing costs through seamless digital transformation.

Integration by the Numbers

95th

Percentile EHR Score

Henry County Hospital’s physician satisfaction score post-MEDITECH Expanse implementation, driven by strong governance and support.

30%

Pharmacy Cost Share

Pharmacy costs approach a third of insurance premiums, highlighting a key opportunity for savings through integrated data dashboards.

19

Integrated Care Sites

St. Joseph’s Hospital screens for health-related social needs across a diverse network of primary care, urgent care, and ERs.

Innovative Strategies for Interoperability

From virtual care to standardized data exchange, new models are breaking down data silos and creating a more connected healthcare ecosystem. These strategies are pivotal in the shift from volume- to value-based care.

Key Integration Trends & Their Impact

Clinically Integrated Networks (CINs)
90%

Impact: Reduces waste, supports value-based payments.

Hospital at Home & Virtual Care
85%

Impact: Lowers costs, improves patient access.

IHE Interoperability Profiles
92%

Impact: Enhances workflow efficiency and patient safety.

Real-World Success Stories

Atrium Health: Hospital at Home

Atrium’s “AH-HaH” model integrates remote patient monitoring and virtual consultations with EHRs. This digitally enabled approach significantly cuts hospital costs while maintaining high-quality patient outcomes and improving access to care.

Key: Virtual Care
Reduced Costs, Maintained Outcomes

VHAN Clinically Integrated Network

Physicians and hospitals invest in shared infrastructure for data sharing, care coordination, and cost control. By rolling out a Health Information Exchange (HIE), VHAN enables evidence-based care and effectively monitors pharmaceutical costs.

Key: Data Sharing
Value-Based Care Transition

Oshi Health: Virtual GI Clinic

This hybrid model supplements traditional care with high-touch digital tracking, 24/7 messaging, and multidisciplinary teams. It effectively reduces avoidable costs by providing proactive, accessible specialty care.

Key: Hybrid Model
Reduced Avoidable Costs

Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities

Key Challenges

  • Limited time, staffing, and resources.
  • Siloed data leading to duplicated tests and waste.
  • Payment systems misaligned with new care models.
  • Complex implementation across diverse sites.

Major Opportunities

  • Leverage HIEs for evidence-based, cost-effective care.
  • Scale digital platforms for telemedicine and monitoring.
  • Use IHE standards for major gains in efficiency and safety.
  • Implement data-driven dashboards for quality improvements.

30%
Pharmacy Costs

Targeting Cost Hotspots

With pharmacy costs representing a significant portion of premiums, integrated data systems provide a crucial opportunity. Regional dashboards, like those used by VHAN, allow networks to monitor prescribing patterns and promote the use of more cost-effective pharmaceuticals, driving substantial savings.