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What are examples of advanced analytical tools used in conjunction with a healthcare
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Advanced analytical tools used in conjunction with a DW…
These [advanced analytical] tools 1) make database searches simple and effective; 2) give analysts new visualization, geo-mapping, link-chart capabilities and reporting capabilities; and 3) allow analysts to request automatic updates to their query results whenever new, relevant data is downloaded into the database. (from: www.eff.org/issues/foia/investigative-data-warehouse-report) [Also, advanced analytical tools]: Sophisticated meta data management functions, developed in the administrator of the tool, allow data managers to create hierarchies, enforce security, define data items, register summary tables and create an ad hoc query and analysis environment that matches business needs. Managers can proactively collect statistics and produce reports that identify potential bottlenecks. (from: http://www.information-management.com/issues/20020701/5422-1.html) |
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What individual phases can an episode be broken down into?
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o Episode
o Healthcare delivery o Delivery outcome o Episode outcome |
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What steps should be included in each release phase?
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o Requirements/Scoping
o Development o Testing o Implementation |
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What initiatives is data warehousing supporting in the Veterans Health Administration? (p.13)
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Measure performance throughout the organization and to hold management accountable for progress in terms of them. This is supported through their data warehouse.
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What does every successful data warehouse program include in terms of data quality and standards?
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A strong, continuing commitment to data quality, data standards, data semantics, and data definition.
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What does a data model show?
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The various relationships between each bit of data in the organization of data within the data warehouse.
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What benefits result from including management and stakeholders on the implementation team?
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Decisions can be made quickly without having to bring such decision makers into the loop every time a crucial resolution comes up. Them being involved makes them aware of what any potential concerns might be.
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