Leveraging Big Data Analytics for Population Health Management: A Comparative Analysis of Predictive Modeling Approaches in Chronic Disease Prevention and Healthcare Resource Optimization

• Author(s): Olaitan Kemi Atobatele ; Akonasu Qudus Hungbo ; Christiana Adeyemi
• Paper ID: 1710080
• Page: 370-394
• Published Date: 31-10-2019
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 3 Issue 4 October-2019

Abstract

The healthcare industry is undergoing a transformative shift driven by the exponential growth of digital health data and advanced analytics capabilities. This study examines the application of big data analytics in population health management, with specific focus on predictive modeling approaches for chronic disease prevention and healthcare resource optimization. Through a comprehensive analysis of existing literature and comparative evaluation of methodological frameworks, this research investigates how healthcare organizations can leverage large-scale data analytics to improve patient outcomes while reducing costs and enhancing operational efficiency. The research methodology employed a systematic review of 54 peer-reviewed articles published between 2009 and 2019, supplemented by analysis of real-world implementation case studies from major healthcare systems. The study evaluates multiple predictive modeling techniques including machine learning algorithms, statistical models, and artificial intelligence approaches across various healthcare settings. Key performance indicators examined include prediction accuracy, computational efficiency, clinical utility, and implementation feasibility. Findings reveal that machine learning-based predictive models demonstrate superior performance in identifying high-risk patients for chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and chronic kidney disease compared to traditional statistical approaches. Random forest algorithms achieved the highest accuracy rates (89.3%) for diabetes risk prediction, while neural network models showed exceptional performance in cardiovascular risk stratification (87.6% accuracy). The integration of electronic health records data with socioeconomic and environmental factors significantly enhanced model performance across all chronic disease categories. Healthcare resource optimization through predictive analytics yielded substantial improvements in operational efficiency. Predictive models for hospital readmission risk reduced 30-day readmission rates by an average of 23% across participating healthcare systems. Emergency department overcrowding prediction models enabled proactive resource allocation, resulting in 31% reduction in average wait times and 18% improvement in patient satisfaction scores. Supply chain optimization through demand forecasting algorithms decreased inventory costs by 15% while maintaining 99.2% medication availability rates. Implementation challenges identified include data quality and integration issues, privacy and security concerns, physician acceptance and workflow integration difficulties, and significant upfront technology infrastructure investments. Organizations with mature electronic health record systems and dedicated analytics teams achieved more successful implementations compared to those with limited technological capabilities. Change management strategies and comprehensive staff training programs emerged as critical success factors for sustainable adoption. The study concludes that big data analytics represents a paradigm shift in population health management, offering unprecedented opportunities for proactive healthcare delivery and resource optimization. However, successful implementation requires strategic organizational commitment, robust technological infrastructure, and comprehensive change management approaches. Future research directions should focus on addressing ethical considerations, developing standardized evaluation frameworks, and exploring emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning advancement.

Keywords

Big Data Analytics, Population Health Management, Predictive Modeling, Chronic Disease Prevention, Healthcare Resource Optimization, Machine Learning, Electronic Health Records, Healthcare Informatics

Citations

IRE Journals:
Olaitan Kemi Atobatele , Akonasu Qudus Hungbo , Christiana Adeyemi "Leveraging Big Data Analytics for Population Health Management: A Comparative Analysis of Predictive Modeling Approaches in Chronic Disease Prevention and Healthcare Resource Optimization" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 3 Issue 4 2019 Page 370-394

IEEE:
Olaitan Kemi Atobatele , Akonasu Qudus Hungbo , Christiana Adeyemi "Leveraging Big Data Analytics for Population Health Management: A Comparative Analysis of Predictive Modeling Approaches in Chronic Disease Prevention and Healthcare Resource Optimization" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 3(4)