Synthetic data has a lot of value in health research applications. One benefit to it is that it enables decision-making without compromising on patient privacy. The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding its use to improve veteran health. Amanda Purnell, VA’s data analytics and innovation director, breaks down the Arches data program where users can readily access usable, original and derived synthetic data to improve care for veterans.
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Live from HIMSS: VA’s New Data Platform Harnesses the Power of Synthetic Data
Amanda Purnell Unpacks VA’s “Arches” that uses synthetic data to improve veteran care.
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Amanda Purnell Director of Data Analytics and Innovation VA
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