Health IT Analytics May 8, 2017
FHIR will play a critical role in ensuring that genomics can move beyond a basic predictor of risk and towards a future of truly actionable precision medicine.
In just a few short decades, the field of genomics has expanded dramatically, transitioning from a specialized discipline of academic biology into a mainstay of clinical care at academic medical centers, dedicated precision medicine hubs, and a growing number of community hospitals. Genetic sequencing kits are even available for sale to the curious public for home consumption, opening up brand new avenues for integrating genetic risk into healthcare decision-making.
At the same time as DNA sequencing is starting to hit the mainstream, big data analytics is beginning to show its value for...