We hear a lot about “digital health” these days. As data about our health piles up — thanks to sources like electronic health records, personal fitness apps and gadgets, and home genome test kits — we should understand a lot more than we used to about what’s wrong with our health and what to do about it. But having a lot of data is not enough. We have to be aware of what we have, understand what it means, and act on that understanding. While the challenges are in some ways more acute in the United States because of its fragmented system of care, they exist in health care across the globe.
How to Use Digital Health Data to Improve Outcomes
We have more data than ever. What will it take to harness it to provide better care?
September 12, 2022
Summary.
The amount of health information generated by digital tools is rapidly growing. It can and should be used to improve the quality of health care. This article makes the case and explains what will be required to make it happen.
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