Driving Strategic Growth and Improving Data Availability with Founda Analytics
A Conversation with Johan Kuijpers from Catharina Hospital
In a healthcare system increasingly shaped by real-time data and cross-institutional collaboration, the ability to turn raw metrics into actionable insights is no longer optional - it’s critical. At Catharina Hospital, the largest general hospital in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, Founda Analytics has become a key part of that transformation.
We spoke with Johan Kuijpers, Functional Administrator for PACS II / JiveX, XDS, and Sciforma, about how his team is using Founda Analytics to streamline image exchange, guide strategy, and improve internal communication — all with data as the foundation.
What is Founda Analytics?
Founda Analytics helps healthcare organizations improve internal workflows and strengthen collaboration across their network by turning raw data exchange metrics into actionable insights. It enables teams to track adoption, monitor gaps for workflow improvements, and engage key stakeholders with clear, data-driven stories.
It surfaces key metrics like document and DICOM exchange volumes, total registered patients and documents, BSN vs. MRN usage, consent registration and exchange metrics with other hospital connections. These are presented through intuitive dashboards in the Founda Console, with graphs, filters and export options that make it easy to analyze trends, measure impact, and drive continuous improvement.
Life before Founda Analytics
Before adopting Founda Analytics, tracking image exchange between hospitals was largely based on intuition. Johan described those early days as a time of "gut feeling" rather than grounded strategy. It was hard to tell who was sending what, how often, or where improvements were needed.
That changed with the introduction of Founda Analytics. Now, Johan and his team have real-time visibility into usage patterns, allowing them to pinpoint which connections are underutilized, which hospitals are emerging as key players, and where to focus their efforts next.
Unexpected trends - like the growing exchange of cardiology images with Radboudumc - revealed success that would have otherwise gone unnoticed. Initially connected without a specific use case, Radboudumc has since become Catharina Hospital’s second-largest consumer of cardiologic imaging. “Without Founda Analytics, this strategic opportunity could have easily flown under the radar,” says Johan. Rather than relying on anecdotal feedback or sporadic observations, the team can now continuously monitor usage, identify bottlenecks, and decide where to expand or invest. As Johan puts it, “Founda Analytics helps us decide what to do next” - proving the power of data to uncover hidden potential.
What Changed: Making Strategy Visual and Actionable
One of the biggest advantages for Johan is how Founda Analytics translates complex metrics into intuitive dashboards. “Screenshots go straight into my presentations,” he says. Whether he’s talking with IT, clinical departments, or external partners, the visuals help align everyone around the same story.
Having clear charts and usage data on hand means meetings move faster, decisions are grounded in facts, and teams can confidently identify where to take action next. “Founda Analytics helps us decide what to do next,” Johan explains. It’s not just about monitoring - it’s about driving continuous improvement across the organization.
The tool has become a trusted part of Johan’s workflow. “But for me personally, I have it opened up essentially the whole day and it's not that I'm checking every five minutes, but there are quite a lot of topics where I need the information that is provided in Founda analytics.”
Another major benefit has been how Founda Analytics improves internal alignment and supports continuous improvement. With dashboards and visual reports always at hand, meetings across departments have become faster, more focused, and grounded in real evidence. Whether it’s IT or clinical teams, everyone now has access to the same story - making collaboration smoother and more strategic. Just as importantly, the insights uncovered have changed the way Johan’s team views external partners and works with them.
Simple to Set Up, Easy to Use
Another strength of Founda Analytics lies in its simplicity. Johan calls it “one of the easiest implementations we’ve done.” It’s intuitive enough that teams across roles can access and understand the data - no need for deep technical expertise. That accessibility is what transforms it from a technical tool into a true organizational asset.
A Final Word of Advice
When asked for his advice to other healthcare teams, Johan keeps it straightforward: “Give Founda Analytics to someone who understands your imaging workflows and the broader strategy - not just the tech.” The power of the feature lies in its ability to connect technical insights with strategic action.
From Insight to Impact
Johan Kuijpers’ experience at Catharina Hospital is a compelling example of how data-driven tools like Founda Analytics can shift a hospital from reactive operations to proactive growth. It’s not just about having the data - it’s about making it speak.
As the digital health landscape continues to evolve, features like Founda Analytics will be key in helping care providers, administrators, and health systems navigate complexity, discover hidden value, and ultimately improve their processes.
