Challenges of Big Data Implementation in a Public Hospital

Abstract

The digitalization of the healthcare system has resulted in a huge amount of data in medicine. These data help healthcare organizations improve health-process efficiency, enhance healthcare quality, and reduce healthcare cost. In Thailand, several private hospitals obtain numerous benefits by utilizing big data analytics. However, public hospitals might encounter with some difficulties for implementing big data technology. This paper presents challenges of big data implementation in a case study public hospital. According to the analysis, challenges are discussed in aspects of technology, data, human, and organization. The recommendation for implementing big data is proposed as a guideline for big data implementation in the public hospital.