“Keep analytics clear, simple, and interactive in order to deliver effective care transformation messages.” That was the message Kurt Harden, President and Chief Operating Officer of MedBen Analytics, delivered to hospitals, health systems, and consultants at a recent national conference for the newest iteration of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid value-based payment initiative known as the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR). <\/p>\n
Harden spoke at the CJR Boot Camp held in Miami, Florida on September 24th and 25th, talking with participants about the use of analytics to guide care transformation. \u201cThere is very good information available about how health systems across the country have saved money in lower joint replacements. Build analytics with this knowledge in mind,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
CJR is mandated in 67 markets across the United States, and affects over 800 health systems performing lower joint replacements for Medicare recipients. MedBen Analytics performs data analytics services for hospitals participating in the CJR program, turning Medicare claim data under the program into care improvement insights. <\/p>\n
In his comments, Harden encouraged participants to keep care transformation analytics focused on key cost-saving areas and avoid being distracting by \u201cinteresting but unactionable\u201d data. He also gave examples from MedBen\u2019s proprietary analytics portal, showing how to mine the Medicare claims data for savings opportunities in the CMS value-based care initiatives.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe post-acute setting is rich with savings potential,\u201d Harden observed. \u201cSkilled nursing care, readmissions, even home health care costs should be monitored closely.\u201d<\/p>\n
MedBen Analytics is a subsidiary of MedBen Administrators and provides analytics services for health systems across the country. Organizations interested in discussing MedBen Analytics can call Harden at 888-633-2364 or email him at kharden@medben.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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