The catalyst for enhanced patient experiences and efficient treatments

To create an advanced platform that offers an integrated environment for the seamless collection, storage, and analysis of health data, is a complicated endeavor. It requires addressing multiple challenges such as developing a regional data network architecture specifically designed for the healthcare system or merging data from different sources into a unified, meaningful whole. Ensuring data compatibility, maintaining data integrity, and safeguarding sensitive information are all critical issues that need to be expertly managed.

The platform was intended to be of immense utility in various facets of the healthcare sector. It aimed to drive improvements in patient care, foster innovation, promote value-based healthcare (VBHC), advanced biomedical research, and support other secondary uses.

Meeting these ambitious goals requires a system that is not only technologically advanced but also intuitive and user-friendly for healthcare professionals. Moreover, the implementation of Infobanco required a shift in current practices and workflows, which can often present a significant change management challenge. Effective training and support systems must be in place to ensure a smooth transition to this new platform.

Despite these challenges, the successful deployment of Infobanco will revolutionize the healthcare sector, offering a data-driven approach to patient care and medical research. It embodies a critical step forward in global healthcare innovation.

As the driving force behind the healthcare system of Spain’s largest city, the Consejería de Sanidad of the Community of Madrid is dedicated to constantly improving the services it offers to its over 7 million citizens. Recognizing the transformative power of digitalization and state-of-the-art technological solutions, the Consejería is focused on leveraging these tools to further its mission. To do so, they brought on NTT DATA, along with consortium partners Better and RHEA and Veratech, to design, develop, and implement a technologically advanced solution named Infobanco, an ambitious project with a timeline of one year.

The Infobanco system, designed to revolutionize the healthcare sector, is the premier data platform that enables the merging of clinical research with practical healthcare. It facilitates the creation of artificial intelligence projects, which, after validation, are made accessible to healthcare providers for everyday use.

The solution is first being introduced at the Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, in Madrid, which serves as the pilot for this pioneering network model that allows inter-hospital data sharing.

Beyond elevating the quality of healthcare and advancing biomedical research, Infobanco also significantly improves patient experience. It does this by widening the access to medical care, allowing patients to view their medical history and test results easily, and facilitating early diagnosis and intervention for diseases.

To achieve its ambitious goals, Infobanco combines three innovative platforms:

• The distributed data lake: Processes vast amounts of real-time data, compiling comprehensive patient histories that provide a panoramic view of each patient’s health journey.
• The standardized clinical repository: Forms a consolidated and organized database of this clinical data, ensuring that all relevant health information is readily accessible.
• The advanced data analysis environment: Links the worlds of research and practical healthcare, providing a secure platform for the development and application of AI-driven projects. This allows healthcare providers to monitor patient conditions proactively and implement AI-supported decision-making, substantially augmenting their existing capabilities.

What sets Infobanco apart is its strong governance and security model, equipped with the highest security measures, including certifications in the National Security Scheme and anti-hacking tests. This model ensures data traceability, robust data security, and secure access to the exact information a user needs. By implementing Infobanco, we aim to enhance the quality of healthcare decision-making, optimize treatments, and ultimately reduce healthcare costs. The system’s flexibility and secure architecture have already earned high praise from our client who sees it as a path towards more structured and standardized healthcare systems.

The implementation of Infobanco is set to significantly transform the Community of Madrid’s healthcare sector. By enhancing data quality and volume, the platform will enable more efficient treatments, reducing hospitalization rates and boosting overall efficiency. It also minimizes waste, especially by reducing duplicate tests. Infobanco provides real-time visibility into operations, leading to more effective decision-making, and ultimately, better patient care.

Furthermore, it significantly improves the intelligence of the healthcare system, fostering a superior user experience with more accessible medical assistance, and more proactive detection and treatment of diseases. It’s an evolutionary step towards a more advanced, efficient, and patient-centered healthcare system.