Assignment: Leveraging Informatics in the Health Sector
This assessment directs you to analyze the uses for health data with the purpose of improving health care policies and operations. Raw data doesn't say much to most people, but through data analysis, information can be extracted and used to "tell the story" of a particular patient population.
Select or generate a dataset that is meaningful to you and your interests in the health care industry by using one of the links below:
a. CDC WONDER Online Databases
b. HealthData gov/Datasets
Evaluate the dataset and determine how valuable it is for improving health care operations or policies. This will require the creation of a chart or graph to interpret the data.
Write a 1,400 to 1,750 words report with your evaluation of the dataset and what value can be gained from it. Include the following:
A. The source of the data
B. Why the data is important
C. A detailed chart or graph to interpret the data
D. What trends the data documents
E. What changes in operations or policies can be made to improve quality or efficiency.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the assignment, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.