TIME SERIES ANALYSIS: A time series is a sequence of data points consisting of successive measurements made over a time interval. VISUALIZATION: is a method for creating images, diagrams, or animations to relay a message. MASSIVELY PARALLEL-PROCESSING (MPP) DATABASES: involves using a large number of processors to perform operations simultaneously. SEARCH-BASED APPLICATIONS: SBAs use semantic technologies to process and classify unstructured and structured content across multiple databases, and employ technologies for accessing information. DATA MINING: means searching and analyzing large masses of data to discover patterns and develop new information. CLUSTERED FILE SYSTEMS: They provide redundancy, which improves reliability and it does this by sharing on multiple servers. DISTRIBUTED DATABASES: A distributed database system consists of loosely coupled systems that have no common physical components. CLOUD-BASED INFRASTRUCTURE: is an internet-based computing, where shared resources and information are provided to computers and other devices on request HEALTHCARE AND BIG DATA TRANSFORMATION OF HEALTHCARE SECTOR BY BIG DATA [15] The healthcare sector has seen some remarkable transformation from the once chaotic, expensive and substandard services to quality and efficient health care services. Big data and its analytics brought out this change and can be seen the following areas in the health sector Population health: Big data allows physicians study larger populations as well as treatments to improve people 's lives. Preventive care: With big data, it is possible to analyze a patient’s purchases and anticipate potential future health care needs, an instance; a patient who smokes cigarettes has a higher risk for lung related... ... middle of paper ... ... the information is shared with insurance companies, they could raise their rates. Using data from different sources such as a patient medical record which may be accurate and data from external sources which could affect the accuracy of the conclusions and ultimately, lead to wrong prescription. Thus raises a concern about whether we should use the data. CONCLUSION A large amount of data is generated in the healthcare industry from providers, pharmacies and consumers. Challenges are faced in accessing, storing and transforming the data into usable form. Big data has improved the quality of health care and further investment in expert knowledge solutions and infrastructures is needed to advance its use in healthcare although actions of doctors and nurses and the personal connection they have with their patients will always remain vital in providing high-quality care.
For years now, the healthcare system in the United States have managed patient’s health records through paper charting, this has since changed for the better with the introduction of an electronic medical record (EMR) system. This type of system has helped healthcare providers, hospitals and other ambulatory institutions extract data from a patient’s chart to help expedite clinical diagnosis and providing necessary care. Although this form of technology shows great promise, studies have shown that this system is just a foundation to the next evolution of health technology. The transformation of EMR to electronic heath record system (EHR) is the ultimate goal of the federal government.
Health care information system (HCIS) is an arrangement of information (data), processes, people, and information technology that interact to collect, process, store, and provide as output the information needed to support the health care organization (Wager, Lee, Glaser, 2013, p. 105). Having ready access to timely, complete, accurate, legible, and relevant information is critical to health care organizations, providers, and the patients they serve (Wagerm Lee, & Glaser, 2013). In the health care industry, the quality of care is one of the most important objectives for most health care organizations. The growing developments in health information technology have a great impact on the delivery of health care and have changed the systems used to record and share information. It has the potential to improve the quality of care if it is appropriately used. Health care organizations routinely apply computers and other technologies to record and transfer health information such as diagnoses, prescriptions, and insurance information.
Health informatics is best described as the point where information science, medicine, and healthcare all meet. It encompasses the resources, devices, and methods required to optimize the acquisition, storage, retrieval, and the use of information in health and biomedicine. Health informatics incorporates tools such as: computers (hardware and softwar...
Unfortunately, the quality of health care in America is flawed. Information technology (IT) offers the potential to address the industry’s most pressing dilemmas: care fragmentation, medical errors, and rising costs. The leading example of this is the electronic health record (EHR). An EHR, as explained by HealthIT.gov (n.d.), is a digital version of a patient’s paper chart. It includes, but is not limited to, medical history, diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans. The EHR, then, serves as a resource that aids clinicians in decision-making by providing comprehensive patient information.
Health care and health care information are turning to become unity and are working together to facilitate improvement of health care quality and equity. Therefore, health providers and other relevant stakeholders must strive to put in place strong measures capable of effecting heightened privacy and security precautions. More transparency must also be ensured when medical care organizations and institutions are handling patient’s medical data.
“With tens of thousands of patients dying every year from preventable medical errors, it is imperative that we embrace available technologies and drastically improve the way medical records are handled and processed.”
With Stage 2 Meaningful Use the amount of data collected on patient’s increases as well as its use for coordinating and communicating care with the patient and other providers.
Data collection should be carefully managed in healthcare organizations. Time spent collecting data can consume huge portions of a provider's day -- taking him or her away from more direct patient care activities. Other employees may spend their entire day collecting data. When you consider the cost of data collection equipment, software, employee time, benefits, and other overhead, the price of data collection can add up quickly. And what are you getting for your money? Is the data collected reliable? Is it comprehensive? Does it provide the necessary detail to answer important clinical and business decisions? For the price your facility is paying, the answers to these questions must be yes.
The patient, in order to have confidence in the health care provider demands that medical chart is accurate
My overall vision is to develop and promote information technology solutions to better improve health outcomes, patient safety, and prevention of medical errors in underserved countries. In closing, Health informatics and Health Information Management is an exciting program that is designed to provide me with a suite of resources to help me develop essential leadership, teamwork, and healthcare management skills that will help me to become successful leader in healthcare
Health information technology (HIT) is improving the population of the United States of America’s health outcomes and heath care quality. Health information technology has many benefits, including efficiency, financial savings for patients and hospitals, increased safety for patients, and the potential to improve quality of patient care. According to the RAND research, health information technology can save up to $77 billion per year. As a matter of fact, accurate health information records indicate that health information technology is decreasing people’s death rates. After many follow ups it has reported that the use of electronic medical records has “reduce death by 34%”. They found that benefits of health information technology has been
To better understand the roles needed to enhance the public health infrastructure; one must first know the purpose of a health informatician. An informatician is a person who studies or work in the field of informatics. According to the American Medical Informatics Association Inc., “Public Health Informatics is the application of informatics in areas of public health, including surveillance, prevention, preparedness, and health promotion. Public health informatics and the related population informatics, work on information and technology issues from the perspective of groups of individuals” (2016). In order to build a solid infrastructure
Healthcare is changing daily and with technology these changes are occurring faster. Health informatics is one of these changes. It combines healthcare, information technology and business. This technology makes it easier for healthcare personnel to access client information and for clients to manage their healthcare.
Health care and research are no longer two different paths, but instead because the emphasis on reducing cost and increasing quality outcomes they are converging to make a LHCS. With the introduction of LHCS’s, research and treatment will converge into a new way of managing patient data. Expansion of technology and increased patient involvement in their health care will continue to create the need to reassess what privacy and confidentiality look like to the patient, researcher, practitioner, health plan and other business
From state and federal levels, the healthcare industry has come a very long way, experiencing changes along the way. The development of advanced technology that has enhanced the quality of healthcare delivery systems will help all patients to be able to benefit. Doctors are able to access patient records at a faster rate and respond to their patients in a much more timely fashion. E-mail, electronic transfer of records and telemedicine will give all patients and physicians the tools needed to be more efficient, deliver quality care and deliver quality telecommunication at a faster pace than before.