Clinical Analytics

How Data Analytics Helped Providence St. Joseph Address Care Delays

by Erin McNemar, MPA

Since the start of the pandemic last year, hospital data has shown lower rates of unplanned hospital visits and higher rates of in-hospital mortality. According to Dr. Ari Robicsek, who is the chief...

Blood Testing, Predictive Analytics Determine COVID-19 Severity

by Erin McNemar, MPA

Researchers from the American Chemical Society have developed a blood test using predictive analytics to determine if individuals with COVID-19 will experience severe symptoms or not. According to the...

Clinical Data, Precision Medicine to Target Improved Cancer Care

by Erin McNemar, MPA

With the goal of using real-world clinical data and precision medicine to deliver better care for cancer patients, MedStar Health and COTA announced a new research partnership. Through the...

Using Real-Time Data Analytics to Enhance Care in the NICU

by Jessica Kent

Across the healthcare industry, leaders are increasingly leveraging real-time data analytics tools to advance insights and improve decision-making. In high-risk care settings, these tools are...

Tech Companies Aim to Expand Use of Data Analytics in Healthcare

by Jessica Kent

For years, data analytics in healthcare has been a frequent buzzword among industry leaders. The ability to leverage AI, machine learning, and other technologies to gain actionable insights from...

Predictive Analytics Tool Forecasts Post-Surgical Complications

by Jessica Kent

Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University have developed a predictive analytics tool that can forecast the risk of post-surgical complications, helping providers to deliver more proactive, preventive...

Framework Enables Real-Time Data Analytics During Pandemic

by Jessica Kent

Scientists at the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC) at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) at SLAC National Accelerator...

Health Providers Partner to Create Big Data Analytics Platform

by Jessica Kent

Fourteen leading healthcare providers are partnering to form Truveta, a new company that will leverage big data analytics for enhanced care insights. Providers involved in the effort include...

Precision Medicine Program Analyzes Diverse Genetic Dataset

by Jessica Kent

Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) have analyzed diverse genetic datasets in an effort to advance precision medicine for minority populations. The early analysis is...

How Data Analytics Can Help Manage Intensive Care Unit Capacity

by Jessica Kent

Data analytics tools have proven to be valuable assets in several areas of healthcare. From disease detection to workflow optimization, advanced analytics solutions have the potential to increase care...

Using Predictive Analytics to Stay Ahead of Patient Deterioration

by Jessica Kent

In hopsitals and emergency departments, it’s essential for providers to continually monitor patients in order to stay ahead of potential adverse events. However, patient deterioration can be very...

Clinical Decision Support May Cut Antibiotic Use for Child Diarrhea

by Jessica Kent

A digital clinical decision support tool can help providers determine whether a child’s diarrhea is caused by bacteria or a virus and potentially cut inappropriate antibiotic use, according to a...

Data Analytics Tool Distinguishes Cancer Cells from Normal Cells

by Jessica Kent

A data analytics tool can evaluate complex gene expression information and distinguish cancer cells from normal cells in tumor samples, according to a study published in Nature...

Intersection of Big Data Analytics, COVID-19 Top Focus of 2020

by Jessica Kent

The end of 2020 marks the conclusion of one of the most formidable years the healthcare industry has seen in recent memory. The COVID-19 pandemic brought new challenges with it, while also shining a...

Case Studies Apply Big Data Analytics to Public Health Research

by Jessica Kent

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have developed a series of case studies for public health issues that will enable healthcare leaders to use big data analytics tools in...

Real-Time Data Analytics Critical for Improving Heart Health

by Jessica Kent

Real-time data analytics and partnerships between researchers and healthcare providers will help boost heart health, according to a report published in Circulation by the American Heart Association...

Real-Time Clinical Decision Support Tool Helps Reduce Mortality

by Jessica Kent

A real-time clinical decision support system issues alerts to specially trained nurses when patients are at risk of deteriorating, potentially leading to lower mortality rates, according to a study...

Deep Learning Identifies Best Treatments for Lung Cancer Patients

by Jessica Kent

Combining a deep learning model with medical imaging techniques could help determine the best treatment options for patients with non-small cell lung cancer, according to a study published in Nature...

Using AI, Data Analytics to Enhance Person-Centered Care for Seniors

by Jessica Kent

Right now, there are more than 46 million adults age 65 and older living in the US. By 2050, that number is expected to grow to almost 90 million.  This means that in just ten years, one in five Americans is projected to be 65 or...

Study Uses Artificial Intelligence for Alzheimer’s Drug Development

by Jessica Kent

A team at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania will leverage artificial intelligence to find patterns in genetic, imaging, and clinical data from over 60,000...