Revolutionising Healthcare Analytics: Leveraging Power BI for Streamlined Data Automation
Care Process & Redesign
Technology
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
National University Health System
9 October 2025
To revolutionize healthcare analytics by leveraging Power BI for streamlined data automation, improving data management. The initiative demonstrates significant improvements in healthcare performance management through process automation and data.
Year Submitted: 2025
Published Date: 09 October 2025
Tags: Automation, Data Management, Technology, Data Analytics, Digitalisation, Data Visualization, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Productivity, Time Saving, Discharge Planning, Value Based Care, Patient Satisfaction
About this Content
Aims
To revolutionize healthcare analytics by leveraging Power BI for streamlined data automation, improving data management, accessibility, and accuracy, and fostering a data-driven culture.
Background
The Medical Affairs - Clinical Governance department at National University Hospital faced challenges with inefficient, manual data processes, leading to delays, errors, and limited data accessibility.
Methods
The project involved implementing Power BI dashboards to automate data processes, improve accessibility, and enhance accuracy. It included self-learning, dashboard development, pilot implementation, and gradual rollout with continuous improvement based on user feedback.
Results
The project led to a 23% increase in Discharge Before Noon rates, a 94% reduction in data compilation time, expanded ward coverage, and improved user satisfaction and data accessibility.
Conclusion
The initiative demonstrates significant improvements in healthcare performance management through process automation and data accessibility, leading to enhanced patient care outcomes and workforce transformation.
Lessons Learnt
Improved data accessibility impacts organizational culture; user-friendly interfaces are crucial for adoption; continuous improvement driven by user feedback is essential; self-learning can drive innovation.
Keywords
Healthcare, Analytics, Power BI, Automation, Data
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | National University Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Bhuvaneshwari Mohankumar |
Project Member(s) | Rumiana Plugarova |
Connect with this contributor!
Dr Bhuvaneshwari Mohankumar - bhuvaneshwari@nuhs.edu.sg