The health care world is changing. And data has a role to play in that change. Traditional health care systems are becoming more accessible and convenient, while also offering lower priced options. Proactive care — rather than reactive — is expected, including a shift from disease management to disease prevention. Likewise, a greater emphasis on personalized delivery, including understanding populations, has led to increased precision in holistic care management.
Combining conventional data sources with data from previously untapped data sources — such as electronic health records, wearables, social determinants, social media, genetics and diagnostics — creates new possibilities for understanding the patterns, relationships, and predictors of wellness and health. Keep reading this e-book to discover how health care leaders are generating new opportunities for innovation and transforming how care is delivered.