AHRQ Innovations Exchange: January 29, 2014 Issue ► Using Actionable Data To Improve Quality and Reduce Costs

AHRQ Innovations Exchange





January 29, 2014 Issue

Using Actionable Data To Improve Quality and Reduce Costs

This issue includes

Innovations:

• Hospital Uses Data Analytics and Predictive Modeling To Identify Patients at High Risk of Readmission
• Statewide Health Information Exchange Provides Daily Alerts About Hospital Visits
• Statewide Measurement and Reporting System Stimulates Quality Improvement

QualityTools:

• Predictive Modeling: A Guide for State Medicaid Purchasers
• WhyNotTheBest.org: Quality Improvement Resources for Health Care Professionals

Next issue: Community-Wide Initiatives To Enhance Access for Vulnerable Populations