Hans Rosling is a doctor and researcher that noticed that the statistics people at the World Health Organization had compiled a rich database of information regarding the health and well-being of people in different countries over long periods of time. But, he also noticed that they were wasting this data by producing boring charts and
Hans Rosling illustrates how to tell compelling stories with data Read More »
The following is the link to a hand-held video from the “ACO Breakfast” event on February 21, 2011 at the annual Health Information Management Systems Society convention in Orlando. http://www.healthcareitnews.com/video/aco-breakfast-himss11 The panel discussion was kicked off by Eric Dishman, Director of Health Innovation for Intel, and featured: Aneesh Chopra, the Chief Technology Officer of the
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Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems are software tools that are used by product manufacturing companies to support the entire lifecycle of ideation, business planning, requirements, design, manufacturing, launch, and eventual retirement of products. They are interesting to me for two reasons: (1) they are relevant to the development of software products, and (2) they share
Learning from Manufacturers about Culture and Technology: The Case of PLM Systems Read More »
Agent-based Modeling (ABM) is a type of computational simulation that involves the creation, inside a computer’s memory, of a collection of objects that are programmed to mimic the behavior of people, companies, countries or anything else that constitutes the “agents” that interact and change over time as part of a complex system. ABM has been
What are agent-based models and how do they relate to ACOs? Read More »
Here is the original reference to the February, 2007, 3-page consensus document that describes the Joint Principles of the Patient Centered Medical Home. It was created by the four professional societies that are focused on primary care: American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American College of Physicians (ACP), and American Osteopathic Association (AOA). Very
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I’m not sure about the background of this video submitted to YouTube by Centura Health. But, it is hilarious and sad at the same time. I’ve shown it to dozens of people, and it circulated widely among physician organizations in Michigan.
Satirical YouTube video on Accountable Care Organizations Read More »
This is probably the single most useful reference regarding Accountable Care Organizations, outlining alternative ways of conceptualizing them and giving a balanced explanation of the pros and cons of alternative models, including structure and reimbursement. David Share, MD, from BCBSM was involved, and the document uses BCBSM’s Physician Group Incentive Program as a case study.
Harold Miller’s Paper: How to Create Accountable Care Organizations Read More »
Smoking cessation is an important public health concern, and has been the subject of a recent Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR) guideline, as well as a HEDIS measure. A point prevalence study conducted with the Henry Ford Health System found a 27.4% prevalence of smoking, and an additional 38.6% former smokers. The
The Smoking Intervention Program, a Provider-based Care Management Process Read More »
Note that the following write-up is now almost 20 years old! (How did that happen?) Amazingly, the debate about the role and frequency of mammography in the 40-49 age group has raged on the entire time since then. This case study demonstrates the real-world use of the “explicit method” proposed by one of my “health
Background Joint replacement is a costly and frequently performed inpatient procedure. In 1995, Henry Ford Hospital carried out 280 total hip replacements and 225 total knee replacements. To decrease unnecessary inpatient utilization and enhance functional outcomes of joint replacement surgery, Henry Ford Hospital established a multi-disciplinary improvement team, including representatives from Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Therapy,
Improving Total Hip Replacement Surgery Read More »
