This week, a healthsprocket list was posted showing seven ways that predictive analytics can improve healthcare. The list comes from the Elsevier website and was written by Lina A. Winters-Miner, PhD.

Predictive medical analytics have the power to change healthcare on a global scale. There is a diagnoses increase due to predictive analytics. Secondly, it assists with preventive medicine and public health. Thirdly, predictive analytics give doctors the answers they require for patients. Fourthly, it can supply hospitals with predictions about insurance product cost(s). Fifthly, this type of analytic(s) allows researchers to create models that do not require thousands of cases. Sixthly, the best needs for public medication can be met in regards to the pharmaceutical companies. Finally, patients will receive the better benefit outcome thanks to predictive analytics.