Complimentary from the publishers of Predictive Modeling News               March 2017
	"Examples of well-established applications of predictive analytics include risk stratification, determination of specific patients/members who could benefit from some sort of communi-cation or intervention and identification of gaps in care. Using predictive analytics to recommend optimal interventions -- as measured by clinical efficacy and financial cost-effectiveness (ultimately, return on investment) -- is far less common. In addition, while processing speeds for predictive analytics are certainly increasing, a surprising number of applications of predictive analytics are still based on a single source of data." - Ken Perez, Vice President of Healthcare Policy, Omnicell Inc.
	"They found that patients who got the free sample [a 30-day supply plus educational materials] were about twice as likely to fill a first prescription – 72.2% versus 37.6% after 90 days -- and costs dropped by almost $400 each." Excerpted from: Predictive Modeling News, Volume 10 Number 3, March 2017, "Journals Examine Analytics in Medication Adherence, Mortality Prediction."
	The growth of predictive analytics — 7 thoughts and observations Becker's Hospital Review, February 28, 2017
	Advocate applies predictive analytics to reducing readmissions Healthcare IT News, February 15, 2017
	Predictive Analytics in Healthcare: A Doctor’s View CSC Blog, February 14, 2017
	Predict the Future, One Data Point at a Time Healthcare IT News, February 13, 2017
	EHR Sample Size Matters in Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics Health IT Analytics, February 9, 2017
	Taking Predictive Analytics to the Next Level Hospitals & Health Networks (H&HN), February 8, 2017
	How Predictive Analytics Can Help Prevent Infection Hospitals & Health Networks (H&HN), February 7, 2017
	Evidence-Based Care: Ensuring the Right Thing for Every Patient, Every Time Healthcare Informatics, February 3, 2017
	Analytics Applied to Sepsis, Other Conditions Unlocks New Treatment Options Journals Examine Analytics in Medication Adherence, Mortality Prediction Home Care Analytics Tested Twice in Recent Studies Thought Leaders' Corner: "In what aspects of value-based care is predictive analytics already making an impact? And what are some aspects in which predictive analytics has not yet significantly been deployed?" Industry News with briefs regarding: viihealth; Hubdata; Frost & Sullivan; Milliman; SCIO Health Analytics; Regenstrief Institute; Health Catalyst; ZirMed. Catching up with... Bob Monteverdi DPM Click here to view page one of this issue Click here to subscribe to Predictive Modeling News, or find out more
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