BIOINFORMATX : BIOLOGICAL DATA AND EMR INTEGRATION FOR A PATIENT FACING HEART FAILURE APPLICATION

Abstract

CHF exacerbations are the second leading cause of hospitalizations in the United States. The two most common causes of CHF exacerbations are medication and diet nonadherence. BioinformatX is a patient facing application whose aim is to improve heart failure management and decrease hospitalizations. Specifically, BioinformatX incorporates biological patient data from a wearable device directly into the EMR. With remote access to patients’ activity, HR, oxygen saturation, EKG, and fluid status, providers can detect and intervene on acute, decompensated CHF exacerbations before patients need to be hospitalized. Through this application, providers can schedule sooner primary care appointments or make medication adjustments. Additionally, the application uses patient-specific data to recommend tailored exercise and diet adjustments.