Solutions
Aptive supports the largest ongoing suicide prevention and behavioral health program evaluation in the federal government. The team applies a rigorous methodology to assess VA programs in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Program review and expert interviews
Each year, Aptive reviews VA literature, program documentation and relevant clinical data sets. The team conducts interviews with VA experts to gather context about access, operations and effectiveness. These discussions help identify data sources, evaluation gaps and program variations.
Evaluation design and data analysis
The team develops and executes a comprehensive methodology using metrics tied to access, patient outcomes, satisfaction, comorbidities, care intensity and cost. Aptive collects and validates data from multiple sources and uses advanced analytic methods to evaluate system performance.
In addition to evaluating program effectiveness, Aptive assesses VA opioid prescribing practices and compares them with national guidelines. Year-over-year analyses allow Aptive to track progress, surface new challenges and adapt methodologies based on evolving conditions such as the impact of COVID-19.
Operational recommendations
Aptive consults with more than two dozen internal and external experts to validate findings and shape practical, high-impact recommendations. Final recommendations are reviewed by an expert panel before being submitted to VA and Congress.