Industry studies show something concerning: though 87% of healthcare providers have purchased analytics systems, less than 30% have successfully used these tools to create measurable improvements in community health outcomes. This Healthcare Analytics implementation gap creates both difficulties and possibilities for healthcare decision-makers with vision. Those who manage to close this gap achieve impressive results: cutting hospital readmissions by as much as 25%, boosting preventive screening participation among vulnerable populations, and providing care that delivers better value for mone