At the HIMSS Global Health Conference, Froedtert ThedaCare Health and UnityPoint Health will showcase their significant clinical and financial advancements through Health Catalyst’s data-driven innovations. By leveraging advanced analytics and strategic capacity planning, they have improved operations, enhanced patient care, and navigated industry challenges.
Transforming Capacity Planning with Machine Learning
On Tuesday, March 4, at 10:15 a.m. during HIMSS25 in Las Vegas, Ravi Teja Karri, Healthcare Data Scientist, and Brian Netzel Healthcare Data Scientist at Froedtert ThedaCare Health, will address the critical challenge of bed capacity management—a key factor affecting patient safety, staff satisfaction, and operational efficiency. By leveraging machine learning and advanced analytics, Froedtert developed predictive models that improved capacity planning and optimized hospital resource allocation.
Through a suite of predictive tools, Froedtert enhanced staff coordination, streamlined patient flow, and minimized inefficiencies.These efforts led to substantial cost savings, including overtime and premium pay reductions, while improving staff and patient experience. Additionally, consolidating manual reporting into a single, on-demand application freed up significant staff time, improving data accessibility and communication across departments.
The results were compelling: Froedtert saw reduced error rates in capacity predictions, minimized safety concerns from overcrowding, and improved operational preparedness through anticipatory planning. These advancements allowed the organization to respond dynamically to surges inpatient demand, strengthening its operational resilience.
Driving $100M in Improvements Through Advanced Analytics
On Tuesday, March 4 at 2:00 p.m. at HIMSS25 in Las Vegas, Rhiannon Harms, Chief Data and Analytics Officer from UnityPoint Health will share more about the multi-year journey to embed data and analytics into every facet of its operations. By fostering organizational alignment, establishing data governance, and promoting a culture of collaboration, UnityPoint realized over $100 million in savings and revenue enhancements.
Key accomplishments included a reduction of $17.4 million indirect costs through optimized blood transfusion practices and a 39% reduction in emergency department visits. UnityPoint also achieved significant gains in readmission prevention, avoiding $41 million in expenses through analytics-driven interventions.
A cornerstone of UnityPoint's success was its ability to empower teams with actionable insights through dashboards and AI-driven predictions. By building trust with stakeholders and maintaining transparency, the analytics team ensured that data was not only accessible but also highly impactful in decision-making processes.
Lessons Learned
Both Froedtert and UnityPoint Health demonstrated the immense potential of data-driven approaches to address some of healthcare’s most pressing issues.
Key takeaways:
By focusing on these principles, healthcare organizations can better navigate the complexities of modern care delivery, improving outcomes for patients, providers, and systems alike.
Attending HIMSS 2025 and Want to Learn More?
Interested in how data-driven solutions can transform healthcare? Visit Health Catalyst at Booth #5932 during the HIMSS Global Health Conference to explore innovations like these and more.
Explore the Health Catalyst HIMSS page to discover ways to connect with our team during the event. You can also schedule a meeting with one of our leaders or subject matter experts.
