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As a nationwide leader in healthcare connectivity, ELLKAY has been committed to enabling interoperability for over 20 years. With connectivity to over 58,000 healthcare facilities across over 750+ EHR/PM systems, ELLKAY builds the data pipeline for hospitals, health systems, EHR/PM systems, payers, laboratories, health information technology vendors, and other healthcare organizations.

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Robust Data Strategies: Paving the Way for Improved Healthcare Outcomes

February 9, 2024
Cook's Health Care System.
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Understanding and implementing a robust data strategy is crucial for hospitals navigating the shift toward value-based care. Theresa Meadows, the SVP and CIO at Cook’s Health Care System. A good data strategy, which entails knowing the origins and applications of data, is essential for identifying outcome opportunities and addressing healthcare challenges effectively. As the healthcare industry evolves, the ability to leverage data to demonstrate outcomes becomes indispensable. Formulating a data strategy is the foundational step in ensuring healthcare providers can achieve the desired outcomes and steer the industry in the right direction. Without a strategic approach to data management, healthcare organizations risk falling short in their quest to improve patient care and operational efficiency.

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