Predictive Modeling Bulletin             |           August 2, 2011             |           Volume Three Issue Eight
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"Rules-based analytics is a framework that health plans can use to maximize the application of predictive analytics-driven insights in the day-to-day decision-making process. In involves developing a set of business rules derived from predictive analytics that translate the analytics output into a recommended set of business actions. Typically this is part of a broader enterprise decision management strategy that companies implement to help automate any decisions that occur on a day-to-day basis."  Mo Masud, Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics and Modeling, Deloitte Consulting

Predictive analytics: Ph.D no longer required
ZDNet, July 28, 2011

Lifestyle-based analytics hold promise for proactive care
Healthcare IT News, July 28, 2011

For health plan, SAS Analytics is foundation for change
SAS Press Release, July 19, 2011

Predixion Software and Montefiore Medical Center Collaborating on Breakthrough Healthcare Predictive Analytics Solutions
BusinessWire, July 11, 2011

Informatics and integration can assist marketing, anti-counterfeiting, and theft-prevention efforts
Healthcare Packaging, July 8, 2011 

Predictive Modeling Technology Helps Cut Down on Medicare Fraud
Senior Housing News, July 6, 2011

In the August 2011 issue of Predictive Modeling News, you'll find articles including:

• Integrating Business Rules With Predictive Analytics to Maximize Your Predictive Analytics Investment
• CMS Predictive Modeling Partners Announce Their Participation
• Seattle BioMed Integrates Systems Biology, ID Research
• Thought Leader's Corner: "How can predictive analytics be used to reduce hospital readmissions?"
• Industry News with briefs regarding Qforma and DST Systems
• Chart Snapshot: Fraud Prevention - Bill Fox, JD, MA, Senior Director Health Care LexisNexis Risk Solutions

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