Algorithms are only as good as the quality of data they’re being fed. This is not a new concept, but as we begin to rely more heavily on data-driven technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and other automation tools and applications, it’s becoming a more important one.
The healthcare industry has been transforming radically over the past decade under digital technologies. The global pandemic has accelerated data and processes, challenging the world to change. However, healthcare's ability to protect patient privacy becomes questionable.
In the 21st century, all but one U.S. industry has used information technology (IT) to cut costs, increase access to products and services, and improve quality. Healthcare is the lone exception.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has standardized the vast majority of the high-priority datasets it’s transferring to two platforms that form the backbone if its Electronic Health Record Modernization effort, according to a senior official.