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Boston-based Berg Health is attempting to do away with a traditional form of scientific inquiry in an attempt to find better answers.

For Dr. Harrold, studies of the expansive data set underscore a need for an emphasis on the individual characteristics that make each RA case unique.

Although it is true that data streams are now quite voluminous and opportunities abound, there are plenty of caveats.

"We really do have the capability of having what everybody wants: a value-based system where the computer works for you and you don’t work for the computer."

"We have international data and interoperability standards now that define every piece of medical information...whether it’s a lab report or a PET scan report or a discharge summary."

The project, which could provide useful theory for public health response, hinges on the notion of “critical slowing down,” to determine the tipping point.

Speaking at AAO 2016, they stressed that the program is designed to supplement careful diagnosis and cut costs.

Clostridium difficile infections (C. difficile) are common, costly, and potentially fatal. But UV light can kill them.

It may be possible soon to create bones from transplant using a 3d printer, thanks to a new ink developed at Northwestern.

Interconnectedness doesn't change physical distance, but it certainly can save a few trips. For rural residents with diabetes, distance from large medical centers and research universities may limit their access to new ideas and programs.

Steven Spalding, MD, chief clinical integration and medical officer for Phoenix Children’s Hospital, knows a thing or two about value-based care.

With health records and data almost entirely digitized, American patients report being fearful for the privacy of their health information.