Learning Health Networks: Integrated Technologies for a Learning Healthcare System
Summary
A suite of technologies designed to realize the vision of a Learning Healthcare System, complemented by an innovative agent-based model.
Overview
A suite of technologies under the umbrella of Learning Health Networks (LHNs), aimed at transforming the healthcare system into a dynamic learning environment. Over the past 25 years, CCHMC has pioneered a network organizational model that aligns healthcare participants around the common goal of improving health outcomes. This system is built on transparency, collaborative learning, and a flexible framework that encourages team collaboration through standardized processes, including privacy protection and regulatory compliance. The Agent-Based Model (ABM) complements the LHN framework by simulating network dynamics, offering actionable insights for network optimization, and enhancing decision-making processes. This integration of technology and organizational model represents a groundbreaking step towards actualizing a Learning Healthcare System.
Applications
The LHN suite, inclusive of the ABM, is pivotal for healthcare institutions, researchers, and clinicians seeking to engage in evidence-based care and drive discovery from clinical encounters. Its applications range from improving patient care to facilitating research and providing a shared platform for resource distribution and collaborative problem-solving.
Value Proposition
* Promotes transparency and collaborative learning in healthcare delivery.
* Includes a pioneering ABM for optimizing network functionality and outcomes.
* Enhances the capacity for evidence-based decision-making and quality improvement.
* Aligns with the vision of the National Academy of Sciences for a Learning Healthcare System.
Market Overview
The demand for integrated healthcare solutions that promote collaborative learning and patient-centered care is increasing. The LHN suite addresses this need, presenting a significant market opportunity in healthcare systems, academic institutions, and technology companies focusing on healthcare innovation.
Investigator
Micheal Seid and David Hartley