Asha Saxena: How ‘Noisy’ Data Is Holding Hospitals Back
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For many patients, all the information physicians collect before every appointment can be a big nuisance. Do physicians really need to know patients’ complete family medical history, drinking habits, and past surgeries for a consultation about seasonal allergies? Does all of this information actually help them make an accurate diagnosis?
Unfortunately, the answer is usually no. While it’s true that data is transforming the way doctors practice medicine, if left unstructured, data overload can become an enormous burden to healthcare organizations.
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For many patients, all the information physicians collect before every appointment can be a big nuisance. Do physicians really need to know patients’ complete family medical history, drinking habits, and past surgeries for a consultation about seasonal allergies? Does all of this information actually help them make an accurate diagnosis?
Unfortunately, the answer is usually no. While it’s true that data is transforming the way doctors practice medicine, if left unstructured, data overload can become an enormous burden to healthcare organizations.
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