Did you know that many people use the words “data” and “information” in the same way because they think that the terms are interchangeable? However, there is a difference in the meaning. “Data can be any character, text, word, number, picture, sound, or video and, if not put into context, means little or nothing to…
DetailsHealth care organizations are collecting and storing large volumes of patient data. Information is when you take the data you have and process and interpret it to transform that data into something you can use to make a decision. So the next step is turning data into information that can be used to help patients.…
Details2018 is set to bring regulatory changes and some challenges for health care providers. Big data analytics will play a significant role in the coming year. Health care Information Governance (IG) is a key factor in big data analytics, as managing the volume of big data needs a coordinated plan. Data and information support nearly…
DetailsHealthcare cybersecurity breaches continue to rise, concerning everyone in the healthcare community from providers to services to patients. While everyone hoped these attacks would subside there is still a lot of cyber-transgression occurring.
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