Understanding Healthcare Informatics

Citation:

Wan, T., & Gurupur, V. (2020). Understanding the difference between healthcare informatics and healthcare data analytics in the present state of Health Care Management. Health Services Research and Managerial Epidemiology, 7, 233339282095266. https://doi.org/10.1177/2333392820952668

Abstract:

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.

This study was non-experimental since it was based on factual evidence in a real-life setting. The reasearch data was qualitative, not based on any numerical values. Information focused on in this study consist of data centered around information focused around the profession of healthcare informatics. The research done was focused on the collective of all working in the healthcare informatics industry. The study concludes that systems need to be designed to improve healthcare outcomes and assist users in this field. This study should provide some insight and drive individual to further explore the topic of healthcare informatics and data analytics. Creating enhancements within the industry.