Kevin Freeman, Chief Commercial Officer at Health Catalyst, has been featured in Becker’s Hospital Review, sharing his perspective on how data-driven strategies can alleviate financial pressures on community health systems.
In the article, Kevin discusses how rural and community hospitals, often burdened by outdated EHR systems and workforce shortages, can leverage integrated data platforms to standardize care, reduce unwarranted variation, and optimize operational efficiency. He highlights examples like Lifepoint Health and Memorial Hospital at Gulfport, which have utilized Health Catalyst’s analytics solutions to improve clinical outcomes and reduce costs, demonstrating that even resource-constrained institutions can achieve significant improvements through data-informed decision-making.