The traditional reactive approach to healthcare — treating patients after they fall ill — is undergoing a profound shift. Today, because of big data, healthcare professionals have the power to be proactive: to anticipate and prevent illness before it takes hold. We see this in the use of big data to prevent hospital readmissions, which […]
Data-driven interventions: Preventing readmissions before they happen
How big data helps reduce hospital readmissions
Business intelligence (BI), or big data, involves analyzing large data sets to improve decision-making. This concept has been around for many years, and it has certainly benefited a sprawling industry like healthcare. One of the main reasons for this has to do with the Affordable Care Act, which penalizes hospitals for having high readmission rates. […]
Data in, buzzword out
Quick, what’s the most important thing about your business’s precious data? Besides knowing how to back it up properly and protect it from catastrophic loss, how about understanding all the lingo used to describe it? The term “big data” – in reference to large, complex data sets – is a well-known buzzword these days, but […]
Wearable tech for employees: Good or bad?
Make no mistake, healthcare costs are rising. For business owners who are generous enough to offer their employees insurance, this is undoubtedly a cause for concern. And you may wonder, is there any way to protect your employees and not go bankrupt in the process? Wearable technologies may be the answer. Here’s what you need […]
The link between big data and profit
One of the biggest, buzziest phrases making the rounds in corporate circles at the moment is “big data”. But what does big data actually mean? What is it and, more importantly, what can it do for your business or organization? The good news is that it’s not just another tired old buzz word that actually […]
