Once again, we'll start this chapter by defining the problem—or opportunity—before us. First, some background. Some of the most valuable data out there (when it comes to an individual's well-being) is healthcare data.
Typically, healthcare data or health information is defined as data relating to a person's medical history, which includes symptoms, diagnoses, procedures, and outcomes. The purpose of this healthcare information is to provide useful and meaningful insights so that it can be used properly and effectively to achieve an objective.
When we think about using data and software to improve healthcare as an objective, our first thought is usually about reducing the cost of healthcare, but another goal that has emerged recently has been to improve the overall health of individuals by perhaps identifying a person's health...