All health care problems are data problems

Medical Economics September 10, 2024
Mika Newton

Why data management is key for addressing many of America’s major health care issues.

The American health care system is facing a crisis, but at its core, this crisis is fundamentally one tied to data. Preventable medical errors, soaring costs, lack of transparency and insurance woes are driven by inefficiencies in how information is managed, shared and used.

Outdated practices and policies that govern data exchange in health care have created an environment where vital information is siloed, fragmented and often inaccessible at critical moments. It can be particularly burdensome for independent primary care physicians, especially those in smaller and medium-sized practices, to comply with federal privacy and data-sharing regulations. Unlike larger health systems with dedicated IT teams, these practitioners...

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