How are key industries deriving value from their business analytics implementations?
HEALTH CARE According to the World Health Organization, global health spending totalled more than US$4.1 trillion in 2007, with US$639 as the total health expenditure per person. That number will only grow in ways that affect businesses and citizens. Despite these huge investments, health care quality is uneven and resistant to changes and improvements. How can we enhance health care delivery while controlling those costs? It starts by carefully measuring and monitoring the quality of that care – a complex task perfectly suited for business analytics. Here’s how some forward-thinking health care institutions are delivering better quality of care more efficiently. Maine Medical Center Named to US News and World Report’s “America’s Best Hospitals” list for orthopedics, heart care and gynecologic care, Maine Medical Center uses SAS Business Analytics to understand key patient care metrics – and sustain a quality-driven culture. The data-driven approach has produced excellent results: •
