In recent years, there has been a tremendous leap in the usage of data in its different forms. Big data has grown exponentially and so have the tools that enable culling out meaningful data that have the potential to transform business establishments. Tools that make use of big data like Cloud Computing, Data Warehousing, Dashboards and Mobile Apps have found application in several fields including healthcare. These applications provide real-time data to aid business establishments in making timely decisions. However, data need to be presented in an appropriate format like ones shown in the balanced scorecard (BSC) which has undergone a number of refinements since the 1990s. Since the BSC includes the provision of both financial and non-financial key performance indicators (KPI), it serves the long-term interests of an organisation. The efficacy and profitability of the BSC can be scaled up with the aid of data analytics which provides all inputs for a decision support system. This article explores the various possibilities of using data analytics in providing and updating meaningful inputs to each of the perspectives of the BSC to enhance healthcare delivery.
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