Understanding the Difference Between Healthcare Informatics and Healthcare Data Analytics in the Present State of Health Care Management

Thomas Wan; Varadraj Gurupur

doi:10.1177/2333392820952668

Understanding the Difference Between Healthcare Informatics and Healthcare Data Analytics in the Present State of Health Care Management

Health Serv Res Manag Epidemiol. 2020 Aug 25:7:2333392820952668. doi: 10.1177/2333392820952668. eCollection 2020 Jan-Dec.

Authors

Thomas Wan¹, Varadraj Gurupur¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Health Management and Informatics, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA.

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to perform a scientific analysis of the definitions associated with healthcare informatics and healthcare data analytics. Additionally, the authors attempt to redefine the scientific pursuit of healthcare informatics and healthcare data analytics. This commentary can assist the thinking of informaticians and data analysts working in healthcare management and practice. The authors also provide a brief insight on the possible future direction of informatics and analytics associated with healthcare.

Keywords: healthcare data analytics; healthcare informatics; managerial applications; scientific inquiry.