Payers have routinely looked at data from a non-clinical perspective, for intelligence and financial analytics. It's now time for payers to focus on leveraging next-generation analytics solutions. To reap the benefits that “Big Data” promises, analytic solutions must act as the core platform.

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There is a lot of hype surrounding Business Analytics and Big Data, and deservedly so. With access to better/faster computing and global analytics expertise, an organization can reap huge benefits in business knowledge - and thus decision making - using data analysis. Understanding exactly what Business Analytics and Big Data are, and more importantly, how they can be utilized for maximum value within your unique organization, is not so easily understood.

We'll try to provide some clarity on the issue.

Read more: Business Analytics in Depth