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Survey Identifies Top 3 Uses for HRA Data
Aggregate data from health risk assessments (HRAs) provide a roadmap for healthcare organizations to deliver health promotion and disease management interventions to targeted individuals — with the goal of improving clinical and financial outcomes.
In its HRA e-survey administered in June 2010, the Healthcare Intelligence Network captured trends in the use of HRAs, from format and target audiences to incentive use and impact. Through responses provided by 116 healthcare organizations, the survey results reveal that the top three ways companies use HRA data are to identify health risks, develop programs aimed at high-risk indicators and deliver follow-up interventions for those at risk.
Figure 1: Top Uses for Aggregate HRA Data
Survey Highlights
- More than 67 percent of responding organizations use HRAs to assess health risk factors in their populations.
- HRA completion is voluntary, according to 84.8 percent of respondents.
- The biggest barriers to launching an HRA program are staffing and cost, according to 66.7 percent of responding organizations.
- Many organizations said HRAs work best when integrated with wellness and disease management programs.
- Several responding organizations said self-reporting data for HRAs is not often accurate. However, approximately 94 percent of respondents use self-reported data inputs for HRAs.
Source: 2010 Performance Benchmarks in Health Risk Assessment Use, October 2010
2010 Performance Benchmarks in Health Risk Assessment Use
This 60-page resource provides metrics and measures on current and planned HRA initiatives as well as lessons learned and results from successful health assessment programs. This industry snapshot is enhanced with guidance from industry thought leaders on the design and implementation of HRAs, the role of an HRA in a population health management program and guidelines for evaluating the effectiveness of HRA programs.
2010 Performance Benchmarks in Health Risk Assessment Use is available from the Healthcare Intelligence Network for $117 by visiting our Online Bookstore or by calling toll-free (888) 446-3530.
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