The Future of Patient Data: 3 Pillars of Successful Analytics Implementation

In the COVID-19 era, health systems recognize that existing data infrastructure is inadequate. Here are three things large datasets need to be useful. Wearables and smartphone apps have grown in popularity in recent years. More patients are self-monitoring their health parameters and bringing that data to appointments. According to Gartner, worldwide end-user spending on wearable devices in 2021 will total $81.5 billion, an 18.1% increase from $69 billion in 2020.

Today, healthcare consumers are more empowered with the health data readily available through healthcare information tools and devices. Informed patients track every aspect of their care from many sources, including personal gadgets, health apps, and consults from multiple specialties and diagnostic centers.