Medical Hotspots: Using Data to Provide Better Care

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Using medical claims data, Dr. Jeffrey Brenner compiles “hotspots” of medical costs by neighborhood in Camden, New Jersey.He found the highest cost patients often received the worst care.

By targeting these neighborhoods and high-risk patients, Dr. Brenner’s team helps improve care and reduce costs in some of these most expensive neighborhoods.