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USA eight million members across the United States . However , perhaps the company ’ s greatest asset is that it provides solutions which meet the needs of the marketplace , fitting into the clinical workflow of cardiology and oncology practices all across the country . For instance , by using experience gained from the perspective of physicians , New Century Health has worked hard to minimize the number of mouseclicks needed to use its digital services and , in doing so , has created intuitive user-facing platforms .
Big data Tripathi is keen to stress how data can make a difference in care delivery . By operating in 43 states , with about 8,000 providers and eight million members in its specialty care management program , New Century Health can effectively compare and benchmark healthcare providers and pinpoint areas where their treatments align with or deviate from evidencebased care guidelines . For example , solutions may pinpoint that , based on a patient ’ s specific medical condition and genetic markers , some treatment options are more likely to have better outcomes than others . By using that data , the company can alert physicians of precisionmedicine treatment options which ensure that patients receive the highest level of care at a low cost .
“ Some of the intellectual property we have invested put into the system is just huge ,” notes Tripathi . “ We deliver systems to the physicians which enable them to document care , select the appropriate care , and get clinical metrics about how they ’ re delivering care in comparison to their peers , because often there are variations in care that haven ’ t been as visible before . Additionally , we are delivering a solution that fits into practices all over the board with their own medical health record systems . We are really striking the balance between a customizable solution that meets the needs of the practices and a scalable solution which meets the needs of the marketplace .”
Striking the balance between forward-thinking technology and deep-rooted expertise , New Century
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