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Harnessing big data to minimize hospital readmissions

For decades, hospital readmissions have plagued healthcare systems, draining resources and impacting patient well-being. But a transformative power is emerging: big data. No longer just a buzzword, it’s becoming a potent weapon in the fight against readmissions, empowering healthcare professionals to design proactive interventions, from targeted preventative measures to personalized post-discharge care plans. Read on… Continue reading Harnessing big data to minimize hospital readmissions

Data-driven interventions: Preventing readmissions before they happen

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… Continue reading Data-driven interventions: Preventing readmissions before they happen

Reducing hospital readmissions through big data analytics

No one wants to return to the hospital after being discharged. Yet, millions of patients worldwide find themselves readmitted every year, resulting in a significant burden on healthcare systems and, most importantly, on individual patients and their families. This is where big data analytics steps in. Let’s delve deeper into how big data helps implement… Continue reading Reducing hospital readmissions through big data analytics

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.… Continue reading How big data helps reduce hospital readmissions

BI in healthcare: The key to reducing readmission rates

Business intelligence (BI), also referred to as big data, refers to the capture, aggregation, and analysis of large amounts of data. Such data can be used to help organizations make better decisions about all aspects of their business. In recent years, BI has been applied to the healthcare industry with great success. One area where… Continue reading BI in healthcare: The key to reducing readmission rates

Can big data lower hospital readmission rates?

Business intelligence (BI) refers to the process of gathering data and turning it into useful insights. This data can be used to make better decisions about all aspects of a business, including operations, marketing, and sales. And in today’s world, big data is crucial in enhancing processes in major industries like healthcare. BI software, which… Continue reading Can big data lower hospital readmission rates?

Data in, buzzword out

One of your business’s most valuable assets is data, and ensuring its safety should be a top priority for your IT department. But what of the fact that there are so many different types of data nowadays? It seems like every few months there’s a new buzzword for the latest flavor, so it’s important that… Continue reading Data in, buzzword out

Do you speak “Data”?

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… Continue reading Do you speak “Data”?

What’s all the buzz about data?

If an IT consultant told you that backing up data is one of the most important things for your technical team to do well, you’d probably nod in agreement. But what if they suggested that your dirty data requires cleaning prior to utilization? One simple adjective like “dirty” may give you pause, and there’s a… Continue reading What’s all the buzz about data?

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… Continue reading Wearable tech for employees: Good or bad?