Patient outcomes include laboratory test results and self-reported health status. Cost and utilization data are collected for all inpatient, primary and specialty care, and emergency department services that are provided by the health system. The partners will present preliminary baseline data on guideline adherence, patient outcome, utilization, and patient satisfaction. The private partner will also present 5 months post-implementation data from 4 pilot sites. Lessons learned will also be presented for the implementation of the ACPG at those pilot sites.
Initial findings are positive.
The most frequent comment by the providers is that information is presented when it is needed, at the time of the visit. The initial results from the pilot sites indicate that provider satisfaction with the system is high. The researchers and providers predict the ACPG will positively impact guideline adherence, resulting in better quality of care. The ACPG technology can be extended to other chronic conditions, acute care, as well as preventative services.