Data can help identify countlessrisk factors and warning signs, reduce patient readmission andlower costs and stress for patients, employers and providers alike.(Photo: Shutterstock)
We hear a lot about how “big data” is changing the world these days,whether it's in conversations about sports, political campaignssocial media or business.
In the world of health care, we often hear about data inrelation to the prevention of infections, improving clinicaloutcomes, medical fraud detection, or the prevention oflarge-scale data breaches. Sure, an enormous trove of data can lead to interestingstatistics, systemic improvements and big picture conclusions, yetmore data doesn't always lead to better outcomes forindividuals.
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