How big data will transform healthcare

Big data has the potential to transform healthcare.
Sensors, public health records, electronic medical records, genomic data and mobile health apps offer detailed information that could lead to new insights into disease prevention and treatment.

The biggest challenge is building innovative technology solutions to pull all the data together.

Link to full article: http://bit.ly/BigDataPotential

Indian hospitals could show U.S. hospitals how to save money without cutting quality

The biggest challenge facing U.S. health care is reducing costs while improving quality of care and access for patients.
The experience of a few innovative Indian hospitals may point the way forward, showing that costs can be dramatically reduced and access can be expanded even as quality is improved.

Read more here: http://wapo.st/HJHBTA

About this blog

Public Health is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and improving health through education, research and promotion of healthy lifestyles. 

The extraordinary achievements of Public Health in the last century have contributed to enhancing the quality of our lives:

Public Health is Our Health. 

Today, it is essential that more and more efforts continue to be made to improve population health in a larger, global, international community.

If you feel that pursuing a career in Public Health is the right choice for you, this blog is here to offer some (hopefully useful) food for thought.