
Prefa ce
Innovations in computing techn ologies have revolutionized healthcare in recent years. The analyt-
ical style of reasoning has not only changed the way in which information is collected and stored
but has also played an increasingly important role in the management and delivery of health care. In
particular, data an alytics has emerged as a promising tool for solving problems in various healthcare-
related d isciplines. This book will present a comprehensive review of data analytics in the field of
healthcare. The goal is to provide a platform for interdisciplinary resear chers to lea rn abou t the
fundamental principles, algorithms, and