Looking ahead: AGA digital transformation network
After positive results for the Rx.Health’s platform were seen at Mount Sinai Health System, the American Gastroenterological Association partnered with Rx.Health to provide the GI community with a GI endoscopy transformation network. The core purpose of this endoscopy transformation network is to take an evidence-based approach and use digital medicine to positively affect key metrics and safety around periprocedural care and support “procedure bundles.” To illustrate the specific case of colonoscopy, these included the following: enhancing colorectal cancer surveillance rates though a comprehensive screening test strategy, decreasing no-show rates through shared decision-making and better preprocedure engagement, improving rates of adequate bowel preparation, benchmarking safety of procedures nationwide, and ensuring patient satisfaction and adequate recall for repeat procedures. These metrics represent key sources of revenue loss for provider organizations and, more importantly, have negative implications on patient care.
This collaboration is now supporting the implementation and expansion of the digital navigation program to all GI procedures at more than 15 different sites across the country.
Dr. Atreja is an adjunct associate professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, and chief information officer and chief digital health officer at UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento. The Icahn School of Medicine has licensed technology to Rx.Health. Dr. Atreja has no other conflicts to disclose
