In the medical field, things change all the time. Yes, nationwide trends are constantly influencing the way hospitals and other facilities take in and store information, but at the micro-level, each new patient visit will change (however slightly) much larger subsets of data. As such, medical facilities need to partner with an analytics firm that is capable of constantly updating, managing, and governing the collection of new data. As is the case with any operation, the more up-to-date the information is, the better it can be applied in practice. Lastly, because modern data warehouses have become so vast, professionals need to be able to navigate through them and perform ETL functions quickly and efficiently.
DW best practices dictate the accumulation of a wide range of data. On the other hand, BI queries should be as specific as possible. Ideally, administrators and medical professionals should look to answer a detailed question with BI techniques. The more general the query, the more difficult it will be to develop a meaningful solution. There are a number of ways hospitals can make smart decisions with BI and DW, but to be brief, it’s best to:
Utilize salient data
Eliminate unneeded or unrelated data sets
Focus on patient experience
Adhere to industry standards (like HIPAA data-storage stipulations!)
Though implementing BI and DW together may seem like an extremely complicated process, the reality is that experienced professionals can design DW and BI models that produce results in a timely manner. And organizations that prioritize this aspect of their operation will discover meaningful benefits for their patients.
At Amitech Solutions, our goal is a simple one: to compile and analyze data to help doctors, nurses, and medical professionals provide better, more efficient treatment options for their patients. We understand the unique challenges that medical facilities and clinics face, and we know how to apply BI to introduce solutions tailored to the medical industry. From improved patient experience to increased internal speed, Amitech Solutions can help your operation run more efficiently. Contact us here for more information!