Healthcare data, from patient information to clinical records, is growing exponentially, presenting challenges to HealthTech companies. They must integrate this data into their solutions in a way that enables healthcare organisations to create actionable insights that help to enhance both patient care and operational efficiency.
Historically, healthcare providers, particularly within the NHS, have focused on developing data warehouses primarily for statutory reporting. This approach, driven by regulatory requirements, has limited the scope of data utilisation to reporting on metrics like emergency wait times, rather than harnessing data to drive efficiencies.
Additionally, the landscape of healthcare research remains fragmented. Data silos in biomedical research centers, for example, can hinder the potential for comprehensive analytics that could span across regions, improving outcomes for rare diseases and enhancing research capabilities. Integrating digital health applications with existing healthcare systems poses another set of challenges. Many healthcare providers lack the necessary digital infrastructure to leverage device data effectively....