The Journey of Healthcare Data

Data already plays a critical role in how decisions are made, care is delivered, and outcomes are measured. However, recent technological developments mean the ecosystem interactions we have described in this book now each leave a “digital footprint,” which has created an unprecedented volume and level of detail in available healthcare data. Today, many stakeholders are rushing to take advantage of this emerging data landscape in a variety of ways. As the digital transformation happens across the industry, data is emerging as the backbone of innovation in care delivery, operational efficiency, and policy reform.