Big Data provides a quantum capability to paradigm shift in how patient health information is captured, stored, and utilized. This presentation delves into the transition from traditional pen-and-paper methods to electronic health records to the concept of a personal Digital Nervous System Health (Record). It's not a “record” because it uses continuous data both incoming and outgoing - both capturing information and sending it out. We explore how Big Data enhances the understanding of individual health within a broader context, offering personalized insights and improving predictive analytics. The session will also discuss strategies for improving data accuracy and ensuring privacy, emphasizing the critical role of digital health technologies in transforming medical record-keeping. Attendees will learn how harnessing the power of Big Data ensures accurate, reliable, and prescient potential for patient health and public safety.

Big Data offers a transformative capability in how patient health information is captured, stored, and utilized, marking a significant shift from traditional methods. This presentation explores the evolution from pen-and-paper record-keeping to electronic health records, culminating in the concept of a personal Digital Nervous System for Health (DNSH). Unlike a conventional record, the DNSH leverages continuous data flow, both incoming and outgoing, to dynamically capture and disseminate health information.

We will examine how Big Data enhances the understanding of individual health within a broader context, providing personalized insights and improving predictive analytics. The session will also address strategies for enhancing data accuracy and ensuring privacy, highlighting the crucial role of digital health technologies in revolutionizing medical record-keeping. Attendees will discover how harnessing the power of Big Data can lead to more accurate, reliable, and prescient tool for both patient health and public safety.