Data analysts are no longer hidden back in the IT department but are on the cutting edge of strategic planning.
Effective analysts have clinical and operational experience.
Instead of starting with the data, analysts should identify the most urgent questions.
Research Scientist, Director Pathology Informatics
Yale University Medical School
Healthcare Big Data and the Promise of Value-Based Care
By NEJM Catalyst
“Big data in healthcare” refers to the abundant health data amassed from numerous sources including electronic health records (EHRs), medical imaging, genomic sequencing, payor records, pharmaceutical research, wearables, and medical devices, to name a few.
The Laboratory’s Contribution to Advanced Medical Analytics
By Kim Futrell
The laboratory represents only about three percent of healthcare costs, but when it is used properly, it can impact downstream costs far beyond the cost of performing lab tests.