Let’s talk about something that has everyone nodding but few actually understanding: how to best measure digital health strategies. Health systems nationwide are being bombarded with digital tools designed to solve almost every issue under the sun—remote patient monitoring, virtual visits, chronic care management apps, AI-powered symptom checkers, you name it. But when it comes down to seeing if all this tech investment is genuinely improving outcomes or making a dent in costs? Cue the head-scratching. Many health systems are left wondering, Where exactly are the results?
If you’re feeling this pain, you’re not alone. According to a recent study, nearly 80% of health systems are adopting digital tools but only about 25% can demonstrate their effectiveness in terms of outcomes or ROI. Imagine bringing in a massive tech stack but not being able to point to real, measurable success. Sounds exhausting, right? And it’s no surprise, given that health systems often lack a centralized way to scale, deploy, and—most importantly—measure these digital tools effectively.
At Xealth, we see these hurdles daily. And we’re here to help health systems get off the hamster wheel of “buy and hope” and into a space where digital health solutions drive measurable impact.
The “Scale Problem”: You Have Tools, But Are They Actually Helping?
Let’s break down one of the biggest problems: scale. Health systems may implement one digital health program that gains traction, only to see that other programs fall flat. Perhaps some tools sit unused, or departments struggle with adopting platforms designed to save them time. A study by Accenture revealed that a whopping 75% of digital health projects don’t scale beyond pilot stage. If scaling up feels like pulling teeth, that’s because it usually is.
Xealth simplifies this with a single, integrated platform where digital tools are not only accessible but scalable across departments and specialties. We bring all digital programs under one umbrella, giving clinicians a simplified workflow and administrators the visibility to see what’s working.
The “Visibility Problem”: What’s Actually Moving the Needle?
A health system can’t measure what it can’t see. Yet, the data from these digital tools is often fragmented, siloed, and barely making it into a format that’s actionable. A staggering 65% of healthcare organizations struggle with integrating digital tools into existing workflows. This lack of visibility leads to the second-biggest headache—if you can’t measure something, how can you optimize it?
Here’s how Xealth steps in: our platform integrates into the EHR, which means digital health activity is visible within clinicians’ existing workflows, and administrators gain access to real-time analytics. Now, instead of guessing, health systems can track and measure engagement, outcomes, and impact in real time. What if you could quickly pull data on how a remote monitoring tool is affecting patient outcomes and engagement? With Xealth, that’s not just possible; it’s easy.
The ROI Question: Are These Tools Actually Paying Off?
If every health system executive were given a dollar for each time they were asked, “What’s the ROI on this digital health program?” they’d have enough to self-fund every new tech initiative they want to try. According to Deloitte, less than half of health systems report a clear ROI on their digital health investments. So, it’s not just about putting a program in place but showing that it’s adding value to both patients and the bottom line.
Xealth’s platform provides ROI metrics tailored to health system goals, whether that’s improving patient outcomes, reducing readmission rates, or cutting costs. We make it simple to see the dollar value of digital health, which allows health systems to be more strategic in their choices and get rid of the “spray and pray” approach to digital adoption.
The Xealth Advantage: Centralization, Analytics, and Measurable Impact
With Xealth, health systems can consolidate digital tools into a centralized, easy-to-use platform that actually plays well with the EHR. By embedding directly into existing workflows, Xealth ensures clinicians aren’t adding another login to their day, and administrators get a bird’s eye view of every digital health program’s effectiveness. We’re talking outcomes tracking, cost analysis, and real-time insights at your fingertips. No more data silos. No more “we think it’s working” metrics.
Health systems that partner with Xealth can get off the treadmill of endless pilots and start seeing real, measurable results. With the power to track engagement, outcomes, and ROI, Xealth turns your digital strategy from a hopeful wish list to an actionable, impactful program.
In Conclusion: It’s Time to See Real Outcomes
Your health system deserves better than guesswork and patchwork analytics. Isn’t it time to move past the endless pilots and half-baked metrics? With Xealth, scaling, measuring, and optimizing digital health isn’t a pipe dream—it’s a reality.
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