One Step at a Time
Mark Frisse, MD
HIMSS NW Technology & Education Symposium
14 October, 2013

© 2013, Mark Frisse
the

Program
KN: Frisse


Big Data/Analytics


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

Biz Case

ICD-10

Skill Sets







Population Mgmt

OR / WA HIE

ACO Value

KN: Global to Local






Clin Analytics

State, Fed, Local

EHR Replacements







Analytics/ Pop Hlth

OHSU

Security



KN: Risk-Based Pop Mgmt
Analytics
KN: Frisse


Big Data/Analytics






Biz Case

ICD-10

Skill Sets







Population Mgmt

OR / WA HIE

ACO Value

KN: Global to Local






Clin Analytics

State, Fed, Local

EHR Replacements







Analytics/ Pop Hlth

OHSU

Security



KN: Risk-Based Pop Mgmt
Sustainability
KN: Frisse


Big Data/Analytics






Biz Case

ICD-10

Skill Sets







Population Mgmt

OR / WA HIE

ACO Value

KN: Global to Local






Clin Analytics

State, Fed, Local

EHR Replacements







Analytics/ Pop Hlth

OHSU

Security



KN: Risk-Based Pop Mgmt
Systems
KN: Frisse


Big Data/Analytics






Biz Case

ICD-10

Skill Sets







Population Mgmt

OR / WA HIE

ACO Value

KN: Global to Local






Clin Analytics

State, Fed, Local

EHR Replacements







Analytics/ Pop Hlth

OHSU

Security



KN: Risk-Based Pop Mgmt
Analytics, sustainability, & systems
KN: Frisse


Big Data/Analytics






Biz Case

ICD-10

Skill Sets







Population Mgmt

OR / WA HIE

ACO Value

KN: Global to Local






Clin Analytics

State, Fed, Local

EHR Replacements







Analytics/ Pop Hlth

OHSU

Security



KN: Risk-Based Pop Mgmt
Keynote: Four parts…
The

Turbulence

•

Forces driving change

The

Confusion

•

Uncertainties & immature markets

Some vital
•
An

•

Elements

Components for forging solutions

emergence
Reaching our goals – one step at a time
© 2013, Mark Frisse
the

Turbulence

characterized by conflict, disorder, or
confusion; not controlled or calm;
unsteady movement

© 2013, Mark Frisse
Turbulence: decades in the making
Sick

Inadequately
prepared
Cost
Complexity
Opacity

Expectation
Entitlement
Moral Hazard
HITECH: a stimulus effort

source: http://dashboard.healthit.gov/onc/

© 2013, Mark Frisse
The initiatives before us
EHR
HIE
Care Transitions

Meaningful
Use

Finances

Workforce
And we have given ourselves limited time

Source: Halamka JD. The Future of Standards.

© 2013, Mark Frisse
So we face local & national challenges

© 2013, Mark Frisse
Even some supporters of the Affordable Care Act worry that the flaws in the system, if
not quickly fixed, could threaten the fiscal health of the insurance initiative, which
depends on throngs of customers to spread the risk and keep prices low.

© 2013, Mark Frisse
The relationship of policy and technology
1997 (Paul Starr)

When [Clinton health care] reform collapsed,
so did the momentum to build an information
infrastructure for a new system.
Today (2013)

Is it possible that inadequate execution of HIT
systems will place needed health care reforms
at risk?
Starr, P., Smart technology, stunted policy: developing health information networks.
Health Affairs (Millwood), 1997. 16(3): 91-105.
© 2013, Mark Frisse
We are in the Northwest

© 2013, Mark Frisse
Summary: Turbulence

Titanic demographic and economic
circumstances urge action….but how
fast can culture change?

© 2013, Mark Frisse
the

Confusion

lack of understanding; uncertainty;
the state of being bewildered
Con-fusion: melting down and
recreating
© 2013, Mark Frisse
Remarkable adoption of office-based EHRs

Office-based provider adoption: basic EHRs
http://dashboard.healthit.gov/HITAdoption/

© 2013, Mark Frisse
Remarkable adoption of hospital systems

Urban: 47.7%
Rural: 33.5%

http://dashboard.healthit.gov/HITAdoption/

© 2013, Mark Frisse
MU: Penalty adjustments to PFS

Meaningful Use: Penalty adjustments to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS)
© 2013, Mark Frisse
Image source: Acumen Physician Solutions. http://www.acumenmd.com/avoiding-the-approaching-meaningful-use-penalty/
Mixed results for HITECH state HIE

Tripathi to HIT Policy Committee: State HIE
program Status
© 2013, Mark Frisse
Some Pioneer ACOs are opting out

7 – Medicare Shared Savings
2 – Opting out entirely

source: Advisory Board, September 2013. The population Health Leaders Reading List
© 2013, Mark Frisse
Inconsistent privacy policy implementation
If the interpretation of any privacy policy is excessively risk-averse, authorized health information
may not be transmitted

Institution
Policies

Contracts

State Law

{A}

Federal Law

{B}

CONSENT:
- Context
- Information
- Roles
- Relationships
- Terms

USE:
- Context
- Information
- Roles
- Relationships
- Terms

© 2013, Mark Frisse
Concerns rise from all quarters (as expected)
• Interoperability
• Sustainability
• ICD-10
• Certification
• Quality metric
simplification
• HIPAA
• Oversight & fraud
• Government shut-down
© 2013, Mark Frisse
The “hospital” mentality is pervasive

A

B

C

© 2013, Mark Frisse

D
Ambulatory care is more fragmented
C
D

B
?
A

Medicare beneficiaries see at least five different physicians
and many more pharmacists, therapists, and other clinicians.
source: Pham, H.H., et al., Care patterns in Medicare and their implications for pay for performance. N Engl J Med, 2007. 356(11): p. 1130-9.
© 2013, Mark Frisse
How fragmented is ambulatory care?

Slide: David Kibbe. http://www.directtrust.org/
© 2013, Mark Frisse
Summary: Confusion

What works in some places does not
easily work everywhere
Progress is unevenly distributed

© 2013, Mark Frisse
some vital Elements

a part of aspect of something –
especially one that is essential or
characteristic

© 2013, Mark Frisse
Change begins with us
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Patients & families
Providers
Plans
States
Federal Government
Vendors (broadly defined)
Integration & analytics groups
Quality bodies
© 2013, Mark Frisse
Widespread agreement on many remedies

Lewin JC, Atkins G, McNeely L. The Elusive Path to Health Care Sustainability. JAMA. 2013;():-. doi:10.1001/jama.2013.280147.
© 2013, Mark Frisse
HIE can create a single record
Data are made available to those who require access

C
D

B

A

© 2013, Mark Frisse
Sophisticated planning systems exist

© 2013, Mark Frisse

© Mia Levy, 2013
Collaborative planning systems
Analysis

Plan

Activation

Task
Management
Task
Performance
© 2013, Mark Frisse

© Mia Levy, 2013
A single record; a single plan
a single, personalized plan of care for the individual

measurable
outcomes

© 2013, Mark Frisse
Our search for effective analytics

source: https://www.explorys.com/docs/data-sheets/explorys-overview.pdf NOT a product endorsement
© 2013, Mark Frisse
Summary: Elements

We have components and new markets for
HIE (e.g., ACOs, CINS, bundles)
Planning paradigms can advance
incrementally
© 2013, Mark Frisse
an Emergence

the process of coming into being, or
becoming important or prominent

© 2013, Mark Frisse
Task: A new model for regional HIE?
Frisse’s Hunch:
• A number of “hub & spoke” HIE efforts
formed as a result of partnerships,
ACO or CIN relationships
• Some MDs will belong to multiple clouds
• Some MDs communicate only via Direct

Direct
or other
HIE services

© 2013, Mark Frisse
Task: “Push” only to respond to “pull”

PRACTICES

DESIGNS

NEEDS

Value-based payment
Aligned incentives
Efficient administration
Aligned CMS and health plans
Connectivity
Systems thinking
Engineered approaches
Analytics & decision support
Patient / consumer engagement

Iterative cycles of systems-based interventions
© 2013, Mark Frisse
Task: Solid foundations (Version 1.0)

• A systems view
• Governance
• Authentication & authorization
• Directories
• Record linkages
• Simple messaging
• Engineered privacy
• Effective & efficient audit logs
© 2013, Mark Frisse
Task: Improve provider quality of life

• A realistic near-term vision
• Quick wins
• First, do one or two things well
• Minimize administrative burdens
• No inaccurate / unnecessary
documentation
• Automate simple quality reporting
• Make fraud almost impossible
© 2013, Mark Frisse
Task: Design for population management

•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Early, demonstrable benefits
Governance & data use
Low-cost, secure connectivity
Meaningful metrics
Effective analytics
Consumer engagement
Incentives & behavioral economics
© 2013, Mark Frisse
Summary: Emergence

Progress through renewed emphasis on our
critical goals combined with a componentbased, systems approach incrementally
executed with tangible early results
© 2013, Mark Frisse
Summarizing…
Turbulence
• Demographics make this inevitable
Confusion
• Uncertainty is a by-product of change
Elements
• We have some components. Must focus on gaps

Emergence
• We are proceeding …….. one step at a time
© 2013, Mark Frisse
Frisse ME. Health Affairs 28.2 (2009): w379-w384.
© 2013, Mark Frisse
Frisse  - One Step at a Time

Frisse - One Step at a Time

  • 1.
    One Step ata Time Mark Frisse, MD HIMSS NW Technology & Education Symposium 14 October, 2013 © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 2.
    the Program KN: Frisse  Big Data/Analytics    BizCase ICD-10 Skill Sets    Population Mgmt OR / WA HIE ACO Value KN: Global to Local    Clin Analytics State, Fed, Local EHR Replacements    Analytics/ Pop Hlth OHSU Security  KN: Risk-Based Pop Mgmt
  • 3.
    Analytics KN: Frisse  Big Data/Analytics    BizCase ICD-10 Skill Sets    Population Mgmt OR / WA HIE ACO Value KN: Global to Local    Clin Analytics State, Fed, Local EHR Replacements    Analytics/ Pop Hlth OHSU Security  KN: Risk-Based Pop Mgmt
  • 4.
    Sustainability KN: Frisse  Big Data/Analytics    BizCase ICD-10 Skill Sets    Population Mgmt OR / WA HIE ACO Value KN: Global to Local    Clin Analytics State, Fed, Local EHR Replacements    Analytics/ Pop Hlth OHSU Security  KN: Risk-Based Pop Mgmt
  • 5.
    Systems KN: Frisse  Big Data/Analytics    BizCase ICD-10 Skill Sets    Population Mgmt OR / WA HIE ACO Value KN: Global to Local    Clin Analytics State, Fed, Local EHR Replacements    Analytics/ Pop Hlth OHSU Security  KN: Risk-Based Pop Mgmt
  • 6.
    Analytics, sustainability, &systems KN: Frisse  Big Data/Analytics    Biz Case ICD-10 Skill Sets    Population Mgmt OR / WA HIE ACO Value KN: Global to Local    Clin Analytics State, Fed, Local EHR Replacements    Analytics/ Pop Hlth OHSU Security  KN: Risk-Based Pop Mgmt
  • 7.
    Keynote: Four parts… The Turbulence • Forcesdriving change The Confusion • Uncertainties & immature markets Some vital • An • Elements Components for forging solutions emergence Reaching our goals – one step at a time © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 8.
    the Turbulence characterized by conflict,disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm; unsteady movement © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 9.
    Turbulence: decades inthe making Sick Inadequately prepared Cost Complexity Opacity Expectation Entitlement Moral Hazard
  • 10.
    HITECH: a stimuluseffort source: http://dashboard.healthit.gov/onc/ © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 11.
    The initiatives beforeus EHR HIE Care Transitions Meaningful Use Finances Workforce
  • 12.
    And we havegiven ourselves limited time Source: Halamka JD. The Future of Standards. © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 13.
    So we facelocal & national challenges © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 14.
    Even some supportersof the Affordable Care Act worry that the flaws in the system, if not quickly fixed, could threaten the fiscal health of the insurance initiative, which depends on throngs of customers to spread the risk and keep prices low. © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 15.
    The relationship ofpolicy and technology 1997 (Paul Starr) When [Clinton health care] reform collapsed, so did the momentum to build an information infrastructure for a new system. Today (2013) Is it possible that inadequate execution of HIT systems will place needed health care reforms at risk? Starr, P., Smart technology, stunted policy: developing health information networks. Health Affairs (Millwood), 1997. 16(3): 91-105. © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 16.
    We are inthe Northwest © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 17.
    Summary: Turbulence Titanic demographicand economic circumstances urge action….but how fast can culture change? © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 18.
    the Confusion lack of understanding;uncertainty; the state of being bewildered Con-fusion: melting down and recreating © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 19.
    Remarkable adoption ofoffice-based EHRs Office-based provider adoption: basic EHRs http://dashboard.healthit.gov/HITAdoption/ © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 20.
    Remarkable adoption ofhospital systems Urban: 47.7% Rural: 33.5% http://dashboard.healthit.gov/HITAdoption/ © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 21.
    MU: Penalty adjustmentsto PFS Meaningful Use: Penalty adjustments to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) © 2013, Mark Frisse Image source: Acumen Physician Solutions. http://www.acumenmd.com/avoiding-the-approaching-meaningful-use-penalty/
  • 22.
    Mixed results forHITECH state HIE Tripathi to HIT Policy Committee: State HIE program Status © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 23.
    Some Pioneer ACOsare opting out 7 – Medicare Shared Savings 2 – Opting out entirely source: Advisory Board, September 2013. The population Health Leaders Reading List © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 24.
    Inconsistent privacy policyimplementation If the interpretation of any privacy policy is excessively risk-averse, authorized health information may not be transmitted Institution Policies Contracts State Law {A} Federal Law {B} CONSENT: - Context - Information - Roles - Relationships - Terms USE: - Context - Information - Roles - Relationships - Terms © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 25.
    Concerns rise fromall quarters (as expected) • Interoperability • Sustainability • ICD-10 • Certification • Quality metric simplification • HIPAA • Oversight & fraud • Government shut-down © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 26.
    The “hospital” mentalityis pervasive A B C © 2013, Mark Frisse D
  • 27.
    Ambulatory care ismore fragmented C D B ? A Medicare beneficiaries see at least five different physicians and many more pharmacists, therapists, and other clinicians. source: Pham, H.H., et al., Care patterns in Medicare and their implications for pay for performance. N Engl J Med, 2007. 356(11): p. 1130-9. © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 28.
    How fragmented isambulatory care? Slide: David Kibbe. http://www.directtrust.org/ © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 29.
    Summary: Confusion What worksin some places does not easily work everywhere Progress is unevenly distributed © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 30.
    some vital Elements apart of aspect of something – especially one that is essential or characteristic © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 31.
    Change begins withus • • • • • • • • Patients & families Providers Plans States Federal Government Vendors (broadly defined) Integration & analytics groups Quality bodies © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 32.
    Widespread agreement onmany remedies Lewin JC, Atkins G, McNeely L. The Elusive Path to Health Care Sustainability. JAMA. 2013;():-. doi:10.1001/jama.2013.280147. © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 33.
    HIE can createa single record Data are made available to those who require access C D B A © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 34.
    Sophisticated planning systemsexist © 2013, Mark Frisse © Mia Levy, 2013
  • 35.
  • 36.
    A single record;a single plan a single, personalized plan of care for the individual measurable outcomes © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 37.
    Our search foreffective analytics source: https://www.explorys.com/docs/data-sheets/explorys-overview.pdf NOT a product endorsement © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 38.
    Summary: Elements We havecomponents and new markets for HIE (e.g., ACOs, CINS, bundles) Planning paradigms can advance incrementally © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 39.
    an Emergence the processof coming into being, or becoming important or prominent © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 40.
    Task: A newmodel for regional HIE? Frisse’s Hunch: • A number of “hub & spoke” HIE efforts formed as a result of partnerships, ACO or CIN relationships • Some MDs will belong to multiple clouds • Some MDs communicate only via Direct Direct or other HIE services © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 41.
    Task: “Push” onlyto respond to “pull” PRACTICES DESIGNS NEEDS Value-based payment Aligned incentives Efficient administration Aligned CMS and health plans Connectivity Systems thinking Engineered approaches Analytics & decision support Patient / consumer engagement Iterative cycles of systems-based interventions © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 42.
    Task: Solid foundations(Version 1.0) • A systems view • Governance • Authentication & authorization • Directories • Record linkages • Simple messaging • Engineered privacy • Effective & efficient audit logs © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 43.
    Task: Improve providerquality of life • A realistic near-term vision • Quick wins • First, do one or two things well • Minimize administrative burdens • No inaccurate / unnecessary documentation • Automate simple quality reporting • Make fraud almost impossible © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 44.
    Task: Design forpopulation management • • • • • • • Early, demonstrable benefits Governance & data use Low-cost, secure connectivity Meaningful metrics Effective analytics Consumer engagement Incentives & behavioral economics © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 45.
    Summary: Emergence Progress throughrenewed emphasis on our critical goals combined with a componentbased, systems approach incrementally executed with tangible early results © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 46.
    Summarizing… Turbulence • Demographics makethis inevitable Confusion • Uncertainty is a by-product of change Elements • We have some components. Must focus on gaps Emergence • We are proceeding …….. one step at a time © 2013, Mark Frisse
  • 47.
    Frisse ME. HealthAffairs 28.2 (2009): w379-w384. © 2013, Mark Frisse