Medaxiom Blog

Understanding the Challenge: More Data, Less Action In the first part of this series, we examined why so many leaders in cardiovascular programs find themselves treading water by oceans of data. The issue is not a lack of information. On the contrary, most programs are inundated with dashboards, reports and analytics support. The real challenge emerges after the data is reviewed. When information is fragmented or inconsistent, the decision-making process slows dramatically. Meetings become more frequent, leaders request additional versions of the numbers, and despite the abundance of reporting, meaningful progress is often stalled.

Read the second blog in this two-part series. If you've ever spent a day in the catheterization (cath) or electrophysiology (EP) lab, you know that how the day starts often dictates how the rest of it unfolds. A delayed first case can create a ripple effect that impacts patient flow, staff morale, provider satisfaction and even financial performance, but labs across the country are struggling to get that first case started on time.