Health Care

Question HIM4630 Statistical Analysis for Health Information Management Unit 8 Discussion DQ1 Data Sampling Data sampling is a common strategy used to assess and draw conclusions about a larger group of data. However, the process should be approached with caution. Review the CDC’s sample statistics on the “Emergency Department Visits,” linked in the Resources. Discuss…

Question HIM4630 Statistical Analysis for Health Information Management Unit 7 Discussion Data Model Search the web for the job description of a data analyst and a database administrator. Compare the roles and responsibilities of each and provide an example of how and why they may use data models. Attach a copy of each job description….

Question HIM4630 Statistical Analysis for Health Information Management Unit 6 Discussion DQ1 Data Sharing Policies Technology has afforded many improvements in the health care industry, primarily in the access to data and information, also known as data sharing. At the same time, the industry is confronted with the important issue of protecting patient privacy. One…

Question HIM4630 Statistical Analysis for Health Information Management Unit 5 Discussion Benchmarking in Health Care Benchmarking in health care is a fairly new concept, compared to its historical use in other industries. Review the article, “Benchmarking in Hospitals: More Than a Scorecard,” linked in the Resources. Pay particular attention to the discussion of how benchmarking…

Question HIM4630 Statistical Analysis for Health Information Management Unit 4 Discussion Data Standards and Data Integration Assume the role of data analyst for Vila Health, which just acquired a health care system consisting of 21 small hospitals. These hospitals are in different geographical locations. Collect data on different systems and use different platforms. Write a…

Question HIM4630 Statistical Analysis for Health Information Management Unit 3 Discussion DQ1 Classifying Data as Health Care Evolves The article, “Data Standards, Data Quality, and Interoperability (Updated)” linked in the Resources was originally published in 2007. It was updated in 2013. Review both versions of the article, looking for similarities and differences. Write a post…

Question HIM4630 Statistical Analysis for Health Information Management Unit 2 Discussion Data Collection Methods The article, “Keeping Count: Births, Deaths, and Causes of Death” linked in the Resources discusses why keeping accurate, complete, and consistent statistics is important. Review these reasons and devise a recommendation for standardizing data collection methods. Your initial post should be…

Question HIM4630 Statistical Analysis for Health Information Management Unit 1 Discussion DQ1 Relevance of Statistics This unit has emphasized that statistics are used in almost every aspect of our lives. Based on your readings, explain how relevant you think statistics are. Provide an example of how statistics may be applied or used in a common…