High-Dimensional Transformation of Healthcare Data to Identify Private Health Insurance Members at Risk of Hospitalization from Chronic Diseases
We are thrilled to announce our collaboration between Honeysuckle Health and the University of Newcastle on an industry-focused PhD project tackling critical challenges in the hashtagDigitalHealth sector. This partnership brings together academic excellence and industry insight to drive innovation with real-world impact. hashtagPhDResearch hashtagIndustryPartnership
🔍 Project Overview
Our project, titled: “High-Dimensional Transformation of Healthcare Data to Identify Private Health Insurance Members at Risk of Hospitalization from Chronic Diseases,” focuses on leveraging Hospital Casemix Protocol (HCP) data from Australian hospitals to identify Private Health Insurance (PHI) members at risk of hospitalization within 365 days due to Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Osteoarthritis (OA).
🤝 A Collaborative Approach
Combining the University of Newcastle’s leading expertise in Data Science and AI with Honeysuckle Health’s strategic leadership in Digital Health, this project is a model for effective academia–industry collaboration.
🏥 Industry Value
“We are excited by the opportunity to collaborate with and leverage the University knowledge and capabilities as we embark on an exciting program of work. The chronic disease burden in Australia is a growing challenge to the Australian healthcare system, being able to embark on this program of work with the University of Newcastle presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to improving the health outcomes of Australians using powerful new data driven insights.”
— Dr. Ryan Gallagher, Head of Data, AI & Research, Honeysuckle Health.
🎓 Academic Value
“This project highlights our commitment to real-world, impact-driven research. It strengthens our digital health and AI portfolio while showcasing how academic expertise can drive innovation in industry.”
— Dr. Md. Saiful Islam, Senior Lecturer, University of Newcastle
👩🎓 Student Perspective
“I’m excited to apply advanced data-driven methods to tackle chronic disease in Australia. Collaborating with industry and the university is a motivating step in my research journey with real-world impact.”
— Venkata Valli Visali Kadiyala, PhD Student, University of Newcastle
🎯 Expected Outcomes & Impact
This project aims to develop a robust, scalable predictive model that enables PHIs to proactively identify members at risk and intervene through targeted CDMPs. The model will use routinely collected HCP data, enabling evidence-based decision-making and long-term healthcare cost reduction.
📣 Supported by: Campus Plus
For more information about the National Industry PhD program and how to get involved, visit: https://lnkd.in/gvsPvSPd