Understanding the Difference Between Healthcare Informatics and Healthcare Data Analytics in the Present State of Health Care Management

The purpose of this article is to perform a scientific analysis of the definitions associated with healthcare informatics and healthcare data analytics. Additionally, the authors attempt to redefine the scientific pursuit of healthcare informatics and healthcare data analytics. This commentary can a...

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Main Authors: Thomas Wan, Varadraj Gurupur
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-08-01
Series:Health Services Research & Managerial Epidemiology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2333392820952668
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Summary:The purpose of this article is to perform a scientific analysis of the definitions associated with healthcare informatics and healthcare data analytics. Additionally, the authors attempt to redefine the scientific pursuit of healthcare informatics and healthcare data analytics. This commentary can assist the thinking of informaticians and data analysts working in healthcare management and practice. The authors also provide a brief insight on the possible future direction of informatics and analytics associated with healthcare.
ISSN:2333-3928