Big data analytics in healthcare: promise and potential
Fordham University · City University of New York
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Abstract
Objective
To describe the promise and potential of big data analytics in healthcare.
Methods
The paper describes the nascent field of big data analytics in healthcare, discusses the benefits, outlines an architectural framework and methodology, describes examples reported in the literature, briefly discusses the challenges, and offers conclusions.
Results
The paper provides a broad overview of big data analytics for healthcare researchers and practitioners.
Conclusions
Big data analytics in healthcare is evolving into a promising field for providing insight from very large data sets and improving outcomes while reducing costs. Its potential is great; however there remain challenges to overcome.
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3,004
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- FWCI
- 358.89
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- 100%
- References
- 21
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Topics
Keywords
- Big data
- Data science
- Analytics
- Health care
- Computer science
- Field (mathematics)
- Data analysis
- Data mining
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