Importance of Big Data in Healthcare Systems

Running Head: IMPORTANCE OF BIG DATA IN HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
IMPORTANCE OF BIG DATA IN HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
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Executive Summary
Technology is advancing rapidly and with the increase in technology there is a huge production
of data over the internet. Big data is referred to as the increased and enormous volume of data,
which is being produced everyday online. This data can be collected and analyzed for many
purpose. E-commerce is the best example of using big data to gain market insights. Health care
systems are increasing and these systems also utilize this data to get more information about the
patient’s health and provide better assistance for a healthy life. In this report, the main topic for
discussion is the use and importance of big data in the healthcare systems. The data gathering
methods and by analyzing those data to provide improved health assistance to the patients are
discussed through this report. The conclusion of the report amounts to as, the big data now has a
very crucial role in the healthcare industry and improvements in technology can deliver faster
and efficient health care advices and reports.

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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Discussion........................................................................................................................................3
Sources of Big Data in health care organization.........................................................................3
Use of big data in healthcare.......................................................................................................3
Challenges in the implementation of big data in healthcare........................................................5
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................5
References........................................................................................................................................6