Ulf Hertin, Health and Healthcare Advisor at SAS Institute
SAS Institute is a global data analytics company that helps healthcare stakeholders in Sweden and internationally to analyze their data through the SAS open analytics platform. We took the initiative to visualize and analyze the spread of the coronavirus to create greater transparency and understanding of how the infection behaves so that everyone can access increased data knowledge and the spread and development of the epidemic.
What do you want to achieve?
We want to contribute to a better understanding of how important data analysis is for society in general, and for healthcare in particular. Through a concrete application, we can show how advanced analysis and visualization can explain complex relationships and thus increase evidence-based action.
Who are you targeting with your initiative?
Anyone who is interested and wants fact-based and updated information on the spread of the virus. We also want to show that with good initiatives and concrete solutions, decision-makers can gain more knowledge on how data analysis can create this visualization broken down for their area. Being prepared and making informed forecasts based on real data will lead to better decisions.
What do you offer (describe the proposal/offer in more detail)?
We offer the ability to analyze data using AI and visualize new insights for best decisions and follow-up.
Swedish authorities generally have good data, but unfortunately their data management and analysis tools are often outdated and can thus become a brake. They could significantly speed up their coordinated data exchange with other authorities, businesses and societal actors, and enable more effective data analysis that contributes to faster and better decisions and actions.