Case studies. Success stories. Testimonials. They have one thing in common—to show you real-world value. Here are a few examples of how OCS platforms and analytic solutions can work with any data source to elevate your healthcare intelligence.
Customized Analysis
One of the core strengths of OCS is the ability to leverage public and private databases and interpret information for you in a meaningful way. OCS is the prime contractor for numerous organizations that seek to understand critical aspects of the market or internal operations.
| Challenge | Solution |
|---|---|
| An investment bank wanted to better understand the home health market and the potential impact of payment reform. | OCS created a detailed white paper on industry and payment reform trends, along with offering insight into market segments and provider profiles. |
| A hospital-based system requested an analysis of the trends and impact of managed care on the home health market. | OCS provided an in-depth analysis of Medicare Advantage (MA) penetration in various markets, information on the similarities and differences between Medicare and managed care patients, and the likely impact of managed care on outcomes and costs. The client used the information to educate board members and define a managed care strategy. |
| A national lobbying firm needed to understand and access detailed data for the home health and hospice industry. | OCS provided industry-specific education for the consultant team and created a data model that supported its lobbying work. |
Web-Based Data Collection Tools and Custom Warehouse Development
OCS is highly skilled at creating easy-to-use data collection tools for specialized studies. These tools, in combination with customized data warehouse development, provide you with the ability to discover and address your most pressing business challenges.
| Challenge | Solution |
|---|---|
| A publicly-traded provider group aspired to set the market standard for outcome measurement. | OCS recommended specific measures, designed a web-based data collection tool for more than 50 locations, created reports for a pay-for-performance program that helped to enlighten the executive and management team of the provider, and gave them data to work with external stakeholders. |
Customized On-Demand Reporting
Providers increasingly want customized, on-demand reporting of key information. The OCS web portal and sophisticated security system, coupled with the expertise of the Healthcare Analytics team, helps you develop customized reports that meet the needs of key individuals across your provider organization. The result? Insightful information in the format you want, when you want it.
| Challenge | Solution |
|---|---|
| A consulting firm was looking to differentiate itself from the competition by offering a value-added comparative report, highlighting key indicators for its clients. | OCS designed the specialized report, created a private-labeled web portal, and managed the data flow to serve clients behind the scenes. |
| An East Coast hospital chain needed to access online comparisons across member organizations. | OCS conducted a review of the critical success factors for its member organizations. Based on the assessment, OCS designed an online quarterly comparative report targeted to the chain's members and administration. |
Outcomes Research
OCS healthcare outcomes research defines critical market opportunities for you by bringing together top-notch analytics expertise, innovative research approaches, and the highest quality retrospective and prospective data. OCS has a superior publication record for developing many conceptual and research papers, including peer-reviewed journal articles.
| Challenge | Solution |
|---|---|
| MedPAC wanted a tool to measure the impact of a new payment system on quality. | OCS worked with them to design the Standardized Quality Index (SQI) as a statistically valid index of outcomes useful in high-level policy studies. |
| A wound care vendor wanted to demonstrate the impact of an advanced therapy on patient outcomes and costs. | OCS helped facilitate collaboration with agencies across the nation to study the effect of the therapy in a retrospective study, ultimately demonstrating better outcomes for the patients utilizing the therapy as compared to similar patients receiving other types of treatment. |