Big data and smart health strategies: findings from the health information systems perspective.

OBJECTIVES To summarize excellent current research in the field of Health Information Systems. METHOD Creation of a synopsis of the articles selected for the 2014 edition of the IMIA Yearbook. RESULTS Four papers from international peer reviewed journals were selected and are summarized. CONCLUSIONS Selected articles illustrate current research regarding the impact and the evaluation of health information technology and the latest developments in health information exchange.