Health system executives are taking note of the significant impact data has already had on their respective systems and what they can expect going forward. Rather than playing catch up, some leaders are taking proactive steps to better understand big data and implement strategies to make it work for their bottom line.

Whether that is analyzing the numerous characteristics of their patient populations, ensuring accountability for the data provided, or diligently monitoring the flow of data across all systems, leaders are honing their skills by overseeing a sizable area of their company’s activity like never before.