Using Web browsers on their PCs, the clinical consultants log into the Brio. Portal and order all needed reports at one time. The process now takes less than two minutes, plus consultants are now able to use their Web browsers to access and print the formatted reports as needed. They can show doctors how to provide effective medication at lower costs, with the net effect of reducing overall healthcare costs. Portal-powered application has overcome daunting scalability and performance challenges, and it puts complex industry data in an easily understandable perspective.
Consultants now spend considerably less time retrieving and printing reports.
For example, PCS estimates a total reduction in on-line report generation of 60 to 70 percent. The resulting time can go toward consulting with physicians about reducing the costs of prescription medications-a benefit with larger societal ramifications. An additional benefit has been realized as a result of the implementation of a browser-based client application. The old system relied on client software distribution and upgrades, whereas the browser-based system can deliver upgrades every time a user logs into the system. The scope and strategic impact of the application clearly set a new benchmark for business intelligence in the healthcare industry.