Latest Akunah Platform Release
Empowering Value-Based Healthcare Through Advanced PROMs/PREMs and Clinical Data Collection
Dear Healthcare Professionals,
At Akunah, we believe that precise and efficient data collection is the cornerstone of value-
based healthcare. As we continue to innovate and refine our platform, we're excited to share
the latest updates that enhance user experience and bolster our data collection capabilities,
enabling you to deliver superior patient care.
What's New in Akunah?
Our latest platform release is designed to streamline your workflows and optimize data
management. Here’s how some of our improvements add value to your practice:
Enhanced Workflows: Seamlessly collect Patient-Reported
Outcome Measures (PROMS) and clinical data pre-operatively, intra-
operatively, and post-operatively, ensuring comprehensive patient
tracking and informed decision-making.Increased Data Collection Points: Improve diagnostic accuracy
with enhanced ICD code recording and comprehensive data
integration.Patient Engagement and Communication: Boost patient
engagement and communication with improved scheduling,
automated appointment reminders, and tailored consent forms,
enhancing patient experience.
Supporting Value-Based Healthcare: The CMS THR/TKR PROMS Mandate in the US
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the US has introduced new
requirements mandating the collection of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMS) for
Total Hip Replacement (THR) and Total Knee Replacement (TKR) procedures. This mandate
represents a significant step towards value-based healthcare, emphasizing the importance of
patient-centered data.
Akunah is equipped to collect and manage the comprehensive data required for these
mandates, providing valuable insights into patient outcomes. This data collection is crucial
for performing instant analytics and leveraging future AI capabilities, ultimately enhancing
patient care and operational efficiency.
Showcasing Akunah's Impact: Recent Publications
We're proud to announce that data collected via the Akunah platform has contributed to four
recent publications:
The Hybrid Humerus Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Prospective
Study of Bone Grafting and Metaphyseal Fixation with Undersized Stem in the
Assessment of Proximal Humeral Stress Shielding and Associated Clinical
OutcomeDoes Forearm Referencing Using a Retroversion Guide Achieve the
Targeted Retroversion of the Humeral Component in Reverse Shoulder
Arthroplasty?Medial Scapular Body (MSB) Goutallier Classification – MRI Based
Reliability and Validity of Evaluation of the Goutallier Classification for
Grading Fatty Infiltration of the Rotator Cuff
These publications underscore the vital role of robust data collection in advancing medical
research and improving patient care. They are a testament to the power of the Akunah
platform in transforming healthcare delivery.
Access these publications and more here.
Looking Ahead
As we continue to evolve, our commitment to empowering healthcare professionals with
cutting-edge tools remains steadfast. We are dedicated to supporting your journey towards
excellence in patient care through innovation and collaboration.
Thank you for being a part of the Akunah community. Together, let's pave the way for a
future where data-driven insights lead to better health outcomes for all.
Warm regards,
The Akunah Team