High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a prevalent issue in the United States, with approximately half of adults affected by it. In Georgia, the self-reported prevalence of hypertension in adults aged 20 and older is between 30.1% to 31.9%. Piedmont Healthcare, a not-for-profit health system serving 85% of Georgia’s population, has taken steps to address this issue.
By using prescription fill data and predictive analytics systems integrated into their health information systems, Piedmont Healthcare has developed a project to identify high-priority patients for intervention to increase medication adherence rates. This initiative aims to improve clinical outcomes, patient safety, and meet value-based care goals.
Initial results of the project have shown improvements in medication adherence and blood pressure values in the treatment group, as well as a reduction in wasted clinician intervention. These promising results will be presented by Tim Hall, a senior business intelligence developer at Piedmont Healthcare, at a HIMSS25 session titled “Implementing Predictive Analytics to Improve Medication Adherence.”
Predictive analytics plays a critical role in healthcare, especially in addressing medication nonadherence. By integrating predictive analytics scores into electronic health record systems and leveraging intervention-level data and social determinants of health, healthcare providers can identify at-risk patients and intervene earlier.
Developing a successful predictive analytics model and implementation requires a multidisciplinary team approach and careful consideration of metrics to measure success. By leveraging predictive analytics and prescription fill data to design patient interventions, healthcare organizations can positively impact medication adherence and improve patient outcomes.
In conclusion, Piedmont Healthcare’s initiative to improve medication adherence through predictive analytics showcases the potential benefits of utilizing data-driven approaches in healthcare. By addressing medication nonadherence, healthcare providers can improve patient outcomes and reduce the risk of complications related to hypertension.
