IBM Launches Health Analytics Center(nges occurring in health care and the av...),Health

Date:11/3/2009

nges occurring in health care and the availability of new data from more sources, deep analytics unlocks new possibilities for improving the way health care is delivered by reducing risk, saving lives and even helping reduce costs," said Rob Merkel, Global Industry Leader, Health Care, IBM Global Business Services. "This announcement is the result of more than a decade of leadership by IBM building out our expertise in advanced analytics through our services organization, software, IBM Research and a series of strategic acquisitions."

The IBM Health Analytics Center is part of business strategy recently detailed by IBM as the company expands its capabilities around business analytics. IBM is also opening six other analytics solution centers in Berlin, Beijing, Tokyo, New York City, London and Washington, D.C. As part of this initiative, IBM expects to retrain or hire as many as 4,000 new analytics consultants and professionals globally.

IBM is creating a smarter, more connected healthcare system that delivers better care with fewer mistakes, predicts and prevents diseases, and empowers people to make better choices. This includes integrating data so doctors, patients and insurers can share information seamlessly and efficiently. IBM also helps clients apply advanced analytics to improve medical research, diagnosis and treatment in order to improve patient care and help reduce healthcare costs.

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