Health Systems
How to Drive Utilization Programs with Data
Many health systems already understand that utilization programs are important for delivering high-value care and controlling costs. The evidence is covered frequently in articles and studies about the waste in transfusion programs and the increased cost and risks associated with unnecessary testing. Despite all the data supporting utilization programs, health systems must first understand their own test and blood utilization data before they can begin to change their practices. Gathering, organizing, and analyzing utilization data…
