Internet of Things tops 2015 healthcare data trends according to an article on the Health IT Analytics website that listed the top five most popular issues that defined the past year.
The Internet of Things (IoT) devices have the potential to improve patient safety, make chronic disease management simpler, and provide healthcare organizations with the detailed data they need to engage in effective population health management programs, the article said.
The technologies are just getting started, but providers with their eye on 2016 should try to prepare themselves for the infrastructure requirements and big data analytics competencies that they will need.
Big data has the potential to help healthcare organizations balance their competing initiatives and equip providers with the tools they need to leverage their electronic healthcare for better care.