We’re thrilled to attend this year’s DNV Healthcare Symposium in the historic city of Charleston, South Carolina! From October 20th to October 24th, 2024, healthcare leaders, quality improvement experts, and decision-makers will convene to exchange strategies, explore the latest innovations, and discover solutions aimed at advancing care quality, enhancing patient safety, and improving clinical outcomes. We are excited to be part of it, alongside HonorHealth, one of CODE Technology’s long-standing partners.
HonorHealth and CODE Technology | Leveraging PROs
One of the highlights of the symposium will be our joint presentation with HonorHealth. CODE’s Katie Bloyer will team up with Neena Trivedi, Neuroscience Service Line Director at HonorHealth, to present on the “Use of Patient-Reported Outcome Data and Patient Experience Data to Assess Surgical Outcome”. This session will focus on how integrating patient-reported outcomes (PROs) into clinical practice can elevate the quality of care, with key takeaways including:
- Understanding PROs: Examine HonorHealth’s use of the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Neck Disability Index (NDI), and PROMIS-10 to better understand how patient-reported outcomes are transforming healthcare quality by providing critical insights directly from patients about their health, function, and recovery.
- Clinical Insights: HonorHealth’s in-depth analysis of PRO data for cervical and lumbar spine surgeries has identified optimal thresholds for meaningful score changes, provided insights into the value of case management, and assessed the outcomes associated with high- versus low-cost surgeons.
- Real-world Applications: Discover how HonorHealth has leveraged eight years of PRO data to enhance clinical decision-making in spine surgery, improve patient outcomes, and optimize the overall patient experience—demonstrating a commitment to high-quality care. Real-world application include:
- Identifying patients for nurse navigation, which has been instrumental in reducing postoperative readmissions, managing pain effectively, and enhancing the overall patient experience and
- Conducting comprehensive analysis that integrates patient-reported outcomes with supply chain data and using that information to increase the occurrence of high-quality outcomes while simultaneously managing cost.
With data-driven insights, compelling use cases, and actionable strategies, this session offers invaluable takeaways for clinicians, healthcare administrators, and quality leaders interested in leveraging PROs to drive improvements in surgical outcomes and overall patient care quality.
Why It Matters
Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are more than just surveys—they are a representation of the patient’s voice, their pain, their progress, and their recovery. By integrating PROs into clinical practice, healthcare providers can tailor treatments, improve patient satisfaction, and ultimately, achieve better surgical outcomes. HonorHealth’s use of PROs has shown that these insights can be transformative in the way we approach spine surgery and patient care.
Session Details
- Date: October 23, 2024
- Time: 3:05 PM-3:50 PM ET
- Location: Pinckney | Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston, SC
- Presenters:
- Katie Bloyer, Manager of Client Services, CODE Technology
- Neena Trivedi, Neuroscience Service Line Director, HonorHealth
- CEs rewarded upon survey completion: 0.75 Nursing
Hope To See You In Charleston!
Join us at the DNV Symposium to discover how patient-reported outcomes (PROs) can be integral to achieving and maintaining quality certifications, while aligning with rigorous quality standards. This session will highlight actionable strategies to enhance patient care and drive continuous improvement. Be sure to ask questions during the presentation, connect with Katie Bloyer afterward, or visit booth #9 to learn more about leveraging PRO data to meet your quality goals.
The Role of PROs in Preoperative Management of TJA
Patient-reported outcomes provide a unique opportunity to monitor patient symptomatology and function without the need for a clinic visit or provider time. Bi-weekly or even monthly patient-reported outcome collection throughout the preoperative “conservative management” phase of patient care would allow for quick intervention and care plan redirection in the case of worsening symptoms and satisfaction. For example, a patient who has a clinically significant decrease in a patient-reported outcome measure during their first month of preoptimization would be re-routed to a more direct pathway to TJA. In conjunction with the physical results from physiotherapy (i.e. better range of motion or strength), collection of PROs provides a more robust analysis of overall patient wellbeing and can help drive a shared decision-making process.
In conclusion, as reimbursement policies for total joint arthroplasty continue to evolve, the emphasis on preoperative optimization and conservative management has sparked debate over its true benefits for patients. While these measures aim to improve outcomes and reduce costs, the evidence suggests that the impact on postoperative recovery may be minimal, and patient satisfaction can be compromised by delays in surgery. Integrating patient-reported outcomes into the preoperative phase offers a promising approach to personalize care, ensuring that decisions are driven by both clinical data and patient preferences. By focusing on the individual needs of patients, healthcare providers can better navigate the complexities of value-based care while enhancing the overall patient experience.
Discover How PROs Can Be Used To Refine Quality Care
A strong patient-reported outcomes (PROs) strategy helps your organization pinpoint opportunity to better care quality while satisfying reporting requirements.
