IT Execs Talk New Strategies for Analytics, Patient Engagement, Telehealth and More

During the course of the past year-plus, these executives have learned many lessons spurred by the manic pacing of the pandemic. Some of them center on the importance of data and analytics, the need for more patient engagement, the requirements of keeping telehealth up to par, and the need to focus technologies on enabling enterprise-wide strategic plans.

"We see immense value in applying predictive models and risk stratification to our patient population," she said. "For example, we can leverage the data to deliver more personalized care through predictive models that take into account all aspects of patients' histories. Data analytics also will be critical as we move toward value-based care with a focus on prevention and keeping our patients healthy rather than just treating sick patients."