Frances
M. Brzycki Module 1
5 Reasons Healthcare Data Is Unique and
Difficult to Measure, Dan LeSueur, URL
Why was this article, blog, post, or
multimedia chosen?
I selected this article because it was germane
to what we are studying. Additionally, working in healthcare I wanted to read
more about the 5 reasons Dan decided healthcare data is unique and difficult to
measure and to see if I agree with him.
What
makes it interesting, appropriate, or reputable?
I work
in healthcare and manipulate data for key decision-makers. I'm always
interesting in getting different perspectives and improving a better product
for the users I support and educate. I've worked in information
technology for over 28 years and continue to be amazed how technology has
morphed into new platforms implemented in the 21st century.
Is it
an opinion? Case study? Research study? Product review? Research.
What
was the need, problem, issue or trend addressed in the article, blog, post, or
multimedia?
The 5
issues discussed in this article include: 1)data in multiple places, 2)data is
structured and unstructured,3) inconsistent and variable definitions of
evidence based practices, 4)data is complex 5)changing regulatory
requirements.
What was
the solution for which technology had an answer?
The
Late-Binding Data Warehouse tool. This tool allows the user to create
data marts from the EWD that will allow key decision-makers to perform
"what if" analysis on the data quickly without having to reload the
entire EWD.
What
implications might this have in healthcare delivery?
Quicker
turnaround time for both developers and end-users creating "what if"
scenarios with the data. This saves the company money by having key decision-makers
strategically analyze the data and determine performance outcomes and best
practices cursory.
What
did you learn from it that might have application for your practice? As a developer this tool
would allow me to model data quicker and increase performance for my
key-decision makers when planning strategic performance measures for the
company and implementing best practices.
Reference
LeSueur,
D. (2014). 5 Reasons Healthcare Data Is Unique and Difficult to Measure. HealthCatalyst. Retrieved
from
www.healthcatalyst.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/5-Reasons-Healthcare-Data-Is-Unique-and-Difficult-to-Measure.pdf
