Data-Driven Healthcare Innovations in a Fragmented Healthcare System: A Modular Approach

Abstract

To ensure the continued provision of high-quality care, the Dutch Child and Youth Healthcare (CYH) is shifting towards more personalized approaches. Data-driven innovations, e.g., decision support systems and automated personalized advice, are crucial in this shift. However, the decentralized nature of the CYH, similar to other healthcare domains, provides significant challenges at the level of finance, operational demands, and IT-system, in the adoption and implementation of data-driven innovations. The I-JGZ platform aims to address these challenges by offering a modular architecture, developed in collaboration with healthcare organizations and IT-suppliers. This study documents how the I-JGZ platform can improve care quality, professional efficiency, and parental empowerment within a fragmented healthcare landscape, such as CYH. By enabling seamless integration of data-driven innovations, the platform aligns local variations in care processes with national guidelines, facilitating consistency in service delivery. Through real-time decision support and personalized advice, I-JGZ enhances professional efficiency and parent engagement, ensuring high-quality and accessible care. Continued development, alongside addressing financial hurdles, will unlock the platform's full potential to transform youth healthcare across the Netherlands and beyond.