Healthcare Informatics November 26, 2018
Data access combined with AI and big data analytics will empower clinicians and patients towards better healthcare delivery
The classic story of disruptive technology is all too familiar. Travel websites replace agents by giving consumers access to the same rates. Uber offers transportation outside of the established taxi cab system. Amazon brings outlet shopping into our homes. The common thread in all these examples is the transfer of more power to consumers. These changes usually cut costs, increase efficiency and often force out those who cannot keep up. Most of these fundamental developments occur in fields that do not require highly technical expertise, such as housing and transportation, allowing consumers to take control without extensive training.
The specialized knowledge and...