Serik Smagulov PhD, Viktoriya Smagulova MD. The Need of Big Data Analytics in Healthcare
Natural Sciences / Other / Trans-Disciplinarian
Submitted on: Mar 27, 2019, 02:50:08
Description: This article addresses the need for big data analytics in the healthcare system. The use of big data demonstrates interesting perspectives for improving health outcomes and cost control. The author noted that the use of big data analytics in health care has many positive results. With the introduction of digital technology, it has become possible not only to collect such data but also to convert it into important information that can later be used to provide better service. The advantages of using big data for online reporting and business intelligence, for tracking various user statistics and vital functions are considered. It noted the importance of collecting and processing data for continuous monitoring of vital body functions so that it is possible to identify potential health problems and assist before the situation worsens. The author also identifies the problem of confidentiality of the collected and analyzed data. At the same time, the positive aspects of this process are noted: the introduction of big data in healthcare significantly increases the confidentiality of data and patient safety. This is due to the fact that the information is stored in data centers with different levels of security. In general, according to the author, big data is a new way to overcome existing problems in world medicine.