Big Data in Healthcare: An Investigation into Medical Data Management and Privacy Implications in China

Amidst the rapid technological advancements, big data has emerged as a crucial component in healthcare transformation, influencing clinical operations, pharmaceutical R&D and personalized treatments.The Chinese government has proactively responded to this trend by promoting and standardizing big data applications in healthcare.In this regard, the purpose of this study is to explore the evolution and implications of big data in healthcare with a specific focus on the medical data management in China.For this, this study uses a survey-based approach and proposing a risk assessment index system to underline the significance of big data and cloud resources.Findings indicates that areas such as data analysis, diagnosis processes and lack of protection are the most at risk.Side from legislation, healthcare providers, insurers and other entities handling medical data need to be educated on the importance of data privacy and the procedures to maintain it.