Big Data's Impact On Health Outcomes

By Scott Westcott, Contributing Writer

As the amount of digital patient data grows exponentially, healthcare providers are seeking new methods of leveraging the power of Big Data to improve decision making and generate better patient outcomes.

The hype around Big Data is, well, really big these days in healthcare. The massive amount of information and data collected and stored is playing an increasingly important role in revealing insights and algorithms that can result in better patient outcomes.

The mainstream press has caught onto the story with U.S. News and World Report recently publishing, “How Big Data is Driving the Customization of Health Care.” The piece explores Big Data’s transformative potential in the healthcare space with authors writing, “In conjunction with mobility, Big Data is changing the way patients engage with their doctors and experience their treatment.”