Case Study

Partnering to improve processes and performance of a cardiovascular program

CASE STUDY: HEALTHCARE SYSTEM D

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:


Reduced backlog in cardiac monitors:

Time to monitor application was reduced from 6 weeks to 1 week.

Productivity of clinical staff increased:

Workflow was reduced from 147 minutes with Holter monitoring to 44 minutes with Zio XT monitoring.

Costs were reduced:

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

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