Health Information Processing. Evaluation Track Papers

The book Health Information Processing. Evaluation Track Papers presents a compilation of significant research findings from the Evaluation Track of the 8th China Conference on Health Information Processing, held in Hangzhou, China, from October 21 to 23, 2022. This collection features 20 full papers that were meticulously reviewed and selected from a total of 20 submissions. Each paper contributes to the growing field of health information processing, showcasing innovative approaches and methodologies.

Organized into topical sections, the papers delve into various aspects of health information processing, including text mining for gene-disease associations, the extraction of medical causal entities and relationships, and the development of decision trees from unstructured medical text. Additionally, the book addresses the optical character recognition (OCR) of electronic medical documents and the intricacies of clinical diagnostic coding. These topics reflect the critical intersection of technology and healthcare, emphasizing the importance of accurate information processing in medical settings.

Overall, Health Information Processing. Evaluation Track Papers serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and anyone interested in the advancements in health information technology. The insights presented in this book not only highlight current trends but also pave the way for future research and development in the field.