Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Boardarea, write 400-600 words that respond to the following
questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This
will be the foundation for future discussions by your
classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to
reinforce your ideas.
There are many purposes for and types of health care data.
In this discussion, you will summarize the purpose for and
types of health care data, and discuss the emerging field of
data analytics and Big Data as they are used in health care
management. Include the following in your discussion
post:
Explain the purpose of healthcare data and its relevance to
patient outcomes and reimbursement.
Discuss the difference between:
Internal and external sources of data in healthcare
Qualitative and quantitative data in healthcare
Discuss data analytics and how it is being used in
healthcare management and healthcare delivery.