Partnering to improve processes and performance of a cardiovascular program

A large system comprised of eight hospitals reduced time to treatment from 9 weeks with Holter to 4 weeks after switching to Zio while cutting operating costs associated with the monitoring program by a third.

Outcomes included:

CLINICAL

Reduced backlog in cardiac monitors:
Time to monitor application was reduced from 6 weeks to 1 week

OPERATIONAL

Productivity of clinical staff increased: 
Workflow was reduced from 147 minutes with Holter monitoring to 44 minutes with Zio XT monitoring

FINANCIAL

Costs were reduced:
Operating costs were reduced from $115.33 per Holter monitor to $31.33 per Zio XT monitor