Economic and technological changes are reshaping all areas of health care and driving us to reconsider approaches to its delivery and funding. Similar to transformational change seen across other industries, health care, too, is becoming increasingly connected and complex. Rising health-care costs are creating a demand for big-data-driven health-care applications, spurring a shift from reactive care to preventive care. Similarly, machine learning is proving to be as effective as human diagnostics, leading to early detection and diagnosis, as well as more effective treatment plans and outcomes.

With such great potential to significantly improve health outcomes and reduce costs, it is imperative that stakeholders come together to address the challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead for the application of health-care data and emerging technologies.