Data analytics is rapidly taking over virtually every aspect of our world. It appears as though no industry is immune to this wave, including healthcare and even the spontaneous sports industry.
An article in The Wall Street Journal discusses the 'Moneyball-ification' of sports. Moneyball is the 2004 book that made Oakland Athletics' general manger Billy Beane synonymous with sports analytics. Mr. Beane made judicious use of computer-generated analysis to turn the fortunes of the Oakland A's on its head.
It appears that the statistics-based revolution still holds sway in the world of sports, particularly among younger fans. In attendance at the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, an annual summit organized by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, were three teenagers who can hardly remember a time when sports analytics, and Moneyball, weren't part of the equation.
Young fans are now taking "Moneyball" concepts to basketball as well to examine the best odds of making game-winning shots and figuring where different teams can maximize their assets.
For healthcare professionals, data analytics is part of their daily routine and decision making, whether it's treatment pathways, maximizing the supply chain or overhauling workflow.
Don't miss Billy Beane as a keynote speaker at the Becker's 13th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference + The Future of Spine. Click here to find out more.
Like Billy Beane, today's young sports fans turn to analytics
Data analytics is rapidly taking over virtually every aspect of our world. It appears as though no industry is immune to this wave, including healthcare and even the spontaneous sports industry.
An article in The Wall Street Journal discusses the 'Moneyball-ification' of sports. Moneyball is the 2004 book that made Oakland Athletics' general manger Billy Beane synonymous with sports analytics. Mr. Beane made judicious use of computer-generated analysis to turn the fortunes of the Oakland A's on its head.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-moneyball-revolution-hits-middle-school-1429631993
It appears that the statistics-based revolution still holds sway in the world of sports, particularly among younger fans. In attendance at the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, an annual summit organized by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, were three teenagers who can hardly remember a time when sports analytics, and Moneyball, weren't part of the equation.
Young fans are now taking "Moneyball" concepts to basketball as well to examine the best odds of making game-winning shots and figuring where different teams can maximize their assets.
For healthcare professionals, data analytics is part of their daily routine and decision making, whether it's treatment pathways, maximizing the supply chain or overhauling workflow.
Don't miss Billy Beane as a keynote speaker at the Becker's 13th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference + The Future of Spine. Click here to find out more.
https://www.beckersasc.com/june-conference/
