Foundations and Trends® in Technology, Information and Operations Management > Vol 19 > Issue 2–3

Unveiling the Data Potential—Navigating the Data Revolution for Improved Patient Care

By Roopa Foulger, OSF Healthcare System, USA, Roopa.Foulger@osfhealthcare.org

 
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Roopa Foulger (2025), "Unveiling the Data Potential—Navigating the Data Revolution for Improved Patient Care", Foundations and Trends® in Technology, Information and Operations Management: Vol. 19: No. 2–3, pp 252-269. http://dx.doi.org/10.1561/0200000116-5

Publication Date: 12 Mar 2025
© 2025 R. Foulger
 
Subjects
Data warehousing,  Design and evaluation,  Technology,  Health care
 
Keywords
AI, data, patient-centric care, data technology, healthcare
 

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In this article:
1. Introduction
2. Data Growth
3. Technology Underpinnings to Harness the Data
4. Data and Impact through GenAI
5. Data in Action for Digital Care
6. Current Challenges
7. Conclusions
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Abstract

The healthcare sector is experiencing exponential data growth, projected to reach a compound annual growth rate of 36% by 2025. This shift has enabled innovative practices such as predictive analytics and personalized medicine, enhancing care delivery globally. In this work we review the challenges, technologies, and impacts of data in healthcare operations with a focus on the pivotal role of data-driven insights in shaping the future of healthcare.

DOI:10.1561/0200000116-5

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Table of contents:
Preface
1. #ThisisPublicHealth—The Seed of an Idea That Has Grown Into a Forest of Possibilities
2. Budget Allocations for Public Health Procurement
3. A Data-Driven Approach to Optimize Surgical Instrument Trays
4. Decision Intelligence for Healthcare Decarbonization
5. Unveiling the Data Potential - Navigating the Data Revolution for Improved Patient Care
6. Revolutionizing Healthcare: A Comprehensive Examination of Telemedicine’s Journey, Hurdles, and Future Frontiers
7. Leveraging Social Media for COVID-19 Response: Insights from a Data Competition
8. Key Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic
9. Barriers to Seeking Mental Health Care in Rural Communities: An Empirical Exploration in Minnesota and Wisconsin
10. Testing as a Control Mechanism for Emerging Epidemics
11. Changes in Consumers’ Shopping Channel Preferences Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic

Lessons from the Pandemic for Healthcare Operations

Lessons from the Pandemic for Healthcare Operations delves into the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic that can be applied to the post-pandemic world to enhance efficiency, equity, and fairness in healthcare operations. It emphasizes the importance of preparedness in combating future pandemics or public health disasters, regardless of when or where they may occur. This work offers a unique perspective through which to view the evolving outlines of healthcare delivery, policy, and research. This is illustrated using several real-world experiences, empirical studies, and forward-looking insights. The contributions fall under three broad themes: the management of policies and funding in healthcare, the role of data and data-driven research, and accessible healthcare services during and after the pandemic.

 
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