SUSSEX, Wis., April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Through these
times of uncertainty, QuadMed has turned to data analytics to take
the guesswork out of decision making and to minimize the impact of
COVID-19 on the clients and patients they serve. Through predictive
analytics, the worksite health and wellness provider is calculating
risk scores and identifying specific vulnerabilities of each
population, allowing them to precisely allocate resources and
services.
Jeanne Scheide, President of
QuadMed explained, "While many vendors and health care providers
have scrambled to do more of everything in the hopes of having an
impact, QuadMed is taking a data-driven approach that allows us to
target our efforts and mitigate the impact to our patients' health
and our clients' health care spend."
The forward-thinking response by QuadMed has been made possible
through their exclusive partnership with BSG Analytics, LLC (BSGA),
a nationally recognized health care data analytics firm with more
than 30 years of experience transforming complex health care data
into actionable, cost-effective solutions.
To analyze the impact to each population, BSGA calculates
aggregated risk based on the prevalence of health conditions and
age groups with higher hospitalization and death rates related to
COVID-19. That risk is then compared with cost drivers such as
infection and testing rates, behavioral health impact, deferment of
elective procedures and gaps in care for those with underlying
health conditions.
"By understanding the unique risk that each of our clients face,
we can ensure resources and programs are targeted to areas that
will create the greatest population health and cost outcomes, and
we will have the data to demonstrate our impact," said Scheide.
Though QuadMed is tailoring services to meet specific population
needs, proactive support for high-risk patients has become
customary. Primary care providers and nurses across the
organization continue to conduct extensive outreach to patients who
are likely to develop severe complications from COVID-19.
To reduce unnecessary hospitalization due to COVID-19, QuadMed
has implemented a home recovery program that provides a
comprehensive care package to patients with a confirmed or
suspected case of COVID-19. In addition to monitoring supplies such
as a thermometer and pulse oximeter, the program provides daily
check-ins and around-the-clock support, helping to ensure a safe
and smooth recovery.
Following recommendations by health authorities, QuadMed has
adopted a virtual-first approach and has expanded virtual visits to
all clients at no additional cost. The technology has enabled the
company to provide high-demand services to populations remotely,
including primary care and behavioral health.
Scheide explained that while QuadMed has worked tirelessly to
implement new services and programs to meet the immediate needs of
clients and patients, the company remains focused on the
future.
"Through our partnership with BSGA, we have a unique opportunity
to understand not only where we need to focus our efforts right
now, but also the long-term result of those efforts," said Scheide.
"While this pandemic has shifted the way that we deliver health
care, I remain confident that the changes we are making today will
have a positive impact on shaping the health of our populations for
many years to come."
About QuadMed
QuadMed (quadmedical.com) is a nationally recognized provider of
onsite, near-site and shared site employer-sponsored health and
wellness solutions. The model features a full continuum of
high-quality, patient-centered services proven to decrease costs by
increasing accessibility and engagement. The company's nearly
30-year track record of success is rooted in integrating
prevention-focused primary care with leading-edge technology and
analytics. QuadMed was created in 1991 as a subsidiary of
Quad/Graphics, Inc. (NYSE: QUAD).
About BSG Analytics
BSG Analytics LLC (BSGA) transforms data into actionable
knowledge using proprietary data aggregation, risk-adjustment,
modeling and actuarial benchmarking tools. BSGA works with health
care industry stakeholders to improve the ways in which care is
provided, resulting in better quality, improved efficiency and
lower costs. Based in Wisconsin,
BSGA has more than 30 years of health care industry experience.
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