Making an Almost-Impossible Risk Scoring Task Routine

In the fast evolving landscape of healthcare, managing multiple chronic diseases longitudinally is increasingly complex. Primary care physicians are turning to advanced tools to enhance their care delivery. The hero of this story is a PCP who is proud to be known for the quality of care he delivers in his town. He prioritizes early disease detection and management to prevent its onset and progression, believing that the best medical care is to prevent disease altogether. One of the ways he intervenes upstream of disease development is by measuring insulin resistance in patients. Insulin resistance can indicate cardiovascular risk and can be a precursor to diseases such as diabetes.

KNOCKING DOWN BARRIERS WITH AI

Previously, the task of evaluating patients for insulin resistance was challenging due to the time-intensive nature of the necessary calculations. "Before Evidently, this score was so manual, that I often didn't have time to complete it," he explains. This often resulted in missed opportunities for early intervention, which is crucial in preventing the development of more severe health issues.

AI-assisted risk scoring transformed our hero’s practice. It enables him to automatically compute the insulin resistance score for at-risk patients, making a process that used to be almost impossible now just a few seconds. "After Evidently, I run this calculator on every patient who is at risk of developing disease. This saves me loads of time each day on this single risk score," he notes.The efficiency afforded by Evidently allows him to intervene much earlier in the disease process. Within just a few months of adopting Evidently, he diagnosed dozens of patients at an early stage, effectively preventing the progression of severe diseases. This capability not only enhances patient outcomes but also optimizes clinical operations and resource utilization.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN CARE DELIVERY

This PCP’s experience is reflective of a broader trend where digital tools are significantly improving the quality of healthcare. We equip clinicians with the ability to make fully informed decisions quickly, ensuring adherence to best practices and enhancing the overall care delivery process."I don't know how I worked before Evidently and can't imagine working without it," he admits.

Stories like the hero of this story here underscore the profound impact technology is having in healthcare. By enabling precise and swift diagnostics and interventions, tools like Evidently are not just improving individual patient care but are also setting new standards in healthcare efficiency and effectiveness. As these technologies continue to integrate into everyday medical practices, they promise to improve the health outcomes of populations, streamline healthcare delivery, and enhance the overall quality of care provided by health systems.