Search Tag: big data
2016 17 May
The sharing of genetic information from millions of cancer patients around the world could be key to revolutionising cancer prevention and care, according to a leading cancer expert from Queen's University Belfast. Professor Mark Lawler, from Queen's University’s Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology is corresponding author of a paper published...Read more
2016 03 Nov
Divided into parallel sessions over the course of two days, topics include informatics, “big data”, personalised medicine, adult and paediatric neuroimaging, vascular and interventional radiology, cardiac imaging and primers for the non-specialist. Our Annual Congress provides an open and relaxed environment for delegates to share and exchange ideas...Read more
2016 18 Apr
A report in RevCycle Intelligence has likened hunting down healthcare fraud, waste and abuse (FWA) to submarine warfare in the sense that, while the former is less dramatic, both need constant vigilance for a secure outcome. Big Data has a key role to play in keeping a close eye on FWA - which has the “potential for huge impact on people’s health...Read more
2016 24 May
The Advanced Healthcare Analytics Summit 2016 will help you shift away from the big data hype towards transformational improvements to patient care in practice by extracting true insight from data. Whilst the challenges ahead are significant, the potential opportunities are vast with the right data strategy. There is no question that more advanced...Read more
2016 31 Mar
Statisticians, computer scientists and medics from the University of East Anglia are launching a new project to predict how long you will live. They will use ‘Big Data’ to predict life expectancy – and particularly how various chronic diseases and their treatments impact longevity. While many people may not want to know how long they...Read more
2016 26 May
Hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers and other medical establishments are viewed as organizations of hope by the diseased or ill people. Similar to other industries, medical establishments are structured institutions. Sophisticated processes and efficient manpower are required to manage the procedures at the hospital. Hospital management involves...Read more
2016 27 Feb
X-ray, computed tomography, blood tests, genetic diagnostics, health apps and wearables: we are producing a whole host of health-related data. What opportunities and risks do “Big Data” provide for patients and their care? After increasing importance in the financial industry, logistics and production, Big Data and analytics have rapidly...Read more
2016 27 Feb
Every facet of the healthcare sector has a role to play in the future of the care continuum as it evolves and faces new challenges. With an increasing segment of the continuity of care relying on effective and efficient filtering of Big Data and development of related systems, government and individual health facilities in Europe and the U.S. are investing...Read more
2016 27 Jan
The Hippocratic Oath, one of the most famous texts in medicine, and perhaps one of the most famous oaths in any profession, is seen as a rite of passage when qualifying as a physician. It represents a commitment to, and the upholding of, ethical standards in medicine. As a qualified GP I remember the sense of pride in taking the oath, and my firm belief...Read more
2016 05 Jan
Healthcare organisations need to make much better use of the health data that they hold and to share that use with other organisations in order to scale up their learning opportunities and improve the quality and efficiency of the healthcare they provide. At the level of the individual patient, guideline and decision support systems, notification and...Read more
2016 04 Jan
Big data analytics is increasingly becoming more integral to the way health providers interact with patients. This trend is likely to continue, especially with expanding use of mHealth tools such as smartphone apps and wearable devices. 2015 may have been a big year for healthcare big data analytics, but the next 12 months are likely to bring even...Read more
2016 11 Feb
The challenges of health information management are capturing and storing medical and health data and to deploy appropriate systems supporting physicians and health personnel to analyze and manage that data for use in different decision-making tasks. Methods of electronic data capture has to serve to the objectives of further data use. It means that...Read more
2015 28 Nov
The growing need for more sophisticated electronic health records, analytics and population health management is leading health organisations to shift their focus to IT outsourcing to reduce costs. Nearly 73 percent of health systems with more than 300 beds are using outsourced IT solutions, according to a new report from Black Book Market Research....Read more
2015 16 Nov
Use of big data has helped University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), the second largest integrated payer-provider network in the USA, reduce readmissions. The key was to combine data from both sides of the business — hospital and insurance, according to UPMC Chief Analytics Officer Pamela Peele. “Providers are trained to manage disease, and insurers...Read more
2015 23 Aug
University of Washington Tacoma's "big data" experts collaborate with MultiCare Health System and Microsoft to improve outcomes for hospital patients with heart disease. This collaboration has led to the creation of a tool, Risk-o-Meter, that can help predict which heart failure patients would be readmitted to the hospital within 30 days after discharge....Read more
2015 04 Nov
FROM BIG DATA TO SMARTER CARE: WHAT, WHY & HOW Healthcare is undergoing a massive transformation. That’s no secret. Reimbursement is shrinking, providers are being asked to shoulder more risk, and patients are more involved in their care than ever. The ability to use analytics to transform data into actionable information – smarter business and...Read more
2015 11 Aug
The American College of Cardiology has added population health management (PHM) to its five-year strategic plan, indicating its resolve to further strengthen efforts with PHM. In fact, the ACC also formed a committee to address policy and health promotion surrounding population health. The College is looking to tackle cardiovascular disease as part...Read more
2015 23 Jul
There has been an increase in specialist training programs for healthcare executives which is primarily driven by the need to hone the digital skill of managers. More and more healthcare organisations are now adapting to technological change and realise that in order to be successful, their strategies need to be shaped by technological advancements...Read more
2015 15 Jul
HealthManagement.org reports on the developments and potential with Big Data regularly. Whether it is the application of Big Data across the clinical fields of healthcare or how to utilise it for best management, it is a subject that is core to our coverage. This week, we take a look at Top Priorities for Big Data management. Big Data and Business...Read more
2015 30 Jun
Healthcare is one area where technology has made a huge impact. New medical devices, medicines and treatments that improve patient care are created as a result of technological advancements. As technology evolves fast, healthcare executives who come from non-technical backgrounds may find it overwhelming. Hence, it's essential that they understand...Read more
2015 05 Oct
ExL’s 6th Clinical Quality Oversight Forum, taking place October 5-7 at the Sonesta Hotel in Philadelphia, focuses on ensuring trial integrity by effectively assessing, optimizing and managing the quality of clinical vendors and sites. This forum acts as the annual gathering for clinical quality, operations, management and audit professionals to engage...Read more
2016 25 Jan
The organisers of the Arab Health Congress are committed to ensuring that all of the scientific conferences presented as part of the event comprise of valuable and up-to-date topics that are relevant to the medical disciplines being addressed. They also aim to make sure that new advances, research and technologies are also highlighted to better inform...Read more
2015 13 Apr
The proper collection, management and utilisation of health information play a critical role in modern healthcare. Electronic health records (EHR) serve as the main carrier of medical information, and emerging information technologies — health sensing, big data analysis and cloud computing — provide great potential for facilitating research and improving...Read more
2015 29 Jan
A study in the online journal Scientific Reports claims that scientists can accurately predict how the flu will spread a week into the future. Using social network analysis, researchers at the University of California (UC) in San Diego combined traditional data with big data to boost the network’s predictive power. Corresponding author Michael...Read more
2015 29 Jan
Dr Mohammad Al Redha delivers keynote address on big data benefits on local public health policies Dr Mohammad Al Redha, Director, Health Data & Information Analysis Department, Health Policy & Strategy Sector, Non-Resident Fellow - Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government, Dubai Health Authority, spoke today about the benefits of Big Data for...Read more
2015 27 Jan
As part of the UAE vision 2021 to provide world-class healthcare to locals and expatriates, the UAE has been investing in developing nationwide systems to support and integrate digital health services and technologies into its healthcare ecosystem. A vital component of this effort is the move toward defining public health goals and devising evidence-based...Read more
2014 16 Dec
According to a new report by researchers at RTI Health Solutions (RTI-HS) and parent company RTI International, while healthcare databases allow greater access to real world medical data, using this data to evaluate the safety of medical products is complex and requires careful research consideration. The report has been published in Current...Read more