Data and information analysts have a crucial role to play

Data, information and intelligence analysts, who work in the NHS, in hospitals, CCGs, local councils and other public agencies are the back bone to creating a health and care system fit for the 21st century, says Andi Orlowski, Deputy Director of Business Intelligence at Imperial College Health Partners in his latest blog.

Through the population health management approach these data, information and intelligence analysts are identifying and finding creative ways to tackle the different health risks facing us all, which is literally changing the service that people receive and improving their health as a consequence.