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Week 6 – Data Warehouse Assignment
Improving the patient experience of care
One improvement to enhance the patient care experience involves implementing
personalized treatment plans based on patient preferences and needs (Thantilage et al., 2023).
To achieve this, data on patient demographics, medical history, treatment outcomes, and
patient-reported outcomes need to be stored in the data warehouse.
Patient demographics: Information such as age, gender, ethnicity, and socio-
economic status provides insights into the diverse needs of patients. This data can be obtained
through patient registration forms or electronic health records (EHRs).
Medical history: Past medical conditions, treatments, and medications help
understand a patient's health trajectory. This data can be gathered from EHRs, previous
hospitalizations, or patient surveys (Thantilage et al., 2023).
Treatment outcomes: Tracking the effectiveness of treatments and interventions
allows for continuous improvement in patient care. Outcome measures like readmission rates,
complication rates, and patient satisfaction scores can be collected from EHRs, patient
surveys, or follow-up appointments.
Patient-reported outcomes: Direct feedback from patients regarding their symptoms,
functional status, and quality of life provides valuable insights into their healthcare
experience (Thantilage et al., 2023). Surveys, interviews, or patient-reported outcome
measures (PROMs) can be used to collect this data.
By analyzing this data, healthcare providers can identify patterns and preferences
among patient populations, tailor treatment plans accordingly, and ultimately improve patient
satisfaction and outcomes.
Improving the health of populations
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To improve the health of populations, one essential improvement is implementing
proactive preventive care measures targeted at high-risk individuals. Data on population
health indicators, risk factors, and intervention outcomes must be stored in the data
warehouse.
Population health indicators: Data such as the prevalence of chronic diseases,
vaccination rates, and health behavior patterns provide insights into the overall health status
of a population (Rajagopal et al., 2023). This information can be obtained from public health
databases, health surveys, or insurance claims data.
Risk factors: Identifying high-risk individuals for certain health conditions allows for
targeted interventions to prevent disease progression. Data on risk factors such as genetics,
lifestyle habits, and environmental exposures can be collected from EHRs, health
assessments, or screenings.
Intervention outcomes: Evaluating the effectiveness of preventive interventions
helps refine population health strategies. Outcome measures like changes in disease
incidence, hospitalization rates, and health behavior modifications can be tracked using
EHRs, claims data, or population health surveys (Rajagopal et al., 2023).
By analyzing this data, healthcare organizations can identify at-risk populations,
implement preventive interventions, and monitor outcomes to improve overall population
health.
Reducing the per-person cost of healthcare
Aiming to reduce the per-person cost of healthcare involves optimizing resource
utilization and minimizing inefficiencies in care delivery (de Germay et al., 2023). Data on
healthcare utilization, cost drivers, and care delivery processes must be stored in the data
warehouse.
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Healthcare utilization: Tracking healthcare utilization patterns helps identify areas
of overutilization or underutilization of services. Data on hospital admissions, emergency
department visits, and outpatient procedures can be obtained from EHRs, claims data, or
billing records.
Cost drivers: Understanding the factors contributing to healthcare costs allows for
targeted cost-saving initiatives. Data on cost drivers such as pharmaceutical expenses,
diagnostic testing, and medical procedures can be gathered from claims data, financial
reports, or cost accounting systems (de Germay et al., 2023).
Care delivery processes: Analyzing care delivery processes helps streamline
workflows and reduce unnecessary healthcare expenditures. Data on care pathways, length of
hospital stays, and care coordination efforts can be collected from EHRs, clinical registries,
or quality improvement initiatives.
By analyzing this data, healthcare organizations can identify opportunities to reduce
costs, implement cost-effective interventions, and improve the overall efficiency of care
delivery, ultimately leading to lower per-person healthcare expenditures (de Germay et al.,
2023).
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References
de Germay, S., Conte, C., Micallef, J., Bouquet, E., Chouchana, L., Lafaurie, M., & Pariente,
A. (2023). Performing pharmacoepidemiological studies using the French health
insurance data warehouse (SNDS): How to translate guidelines into
practice. Therapies.
Rajagopal, N. K., Yousoof, M., Subramaniam, S. K., Subbarayan, A., Veerabhadrappa, M., &
Suresh Babu, K. (2023, April). A detailed analysis for improving the patient
experience in hospitals and health care centers. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol.
2603, No. 1). AIP Publishing.
Thantilage, R. D., Le-Khac, N. A., & Kechadi, M. T. (2023). Healthcare data security and
privacy in Data Warehouse architectures. Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, 101270.
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