TED: The big-data revolution in health care | Joel Selanikio

The video discusses the challenges of data collection in global health, highlighting the inefficiencies of paper-based methods. It introduces the concept of using digital tools like PalmPilots and later cloud-based software, Magpi, to streamline data collection and analysis. The speaker emphasizes the need for scalable solutions that do not rely on individual consultants, drawing inspiration from the self-service model of cloud services like Hotmail. The impact of these innovations is illustrated through various global applications, demonstrating significant improvements in efficiency and data accessibility.

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