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Which of the following best describes the relationship between health care data and health care information?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between health care data and health care information?
- Health care data and health care information are the same thing.
- Health care data is used to generate health care information. (correct)
- Health care information is used to generate health care data.
- Health care data and health care information are unrelated.
What is the source of most clinical information in the health care organization?
What is the source of most clinical information in the health care organization?
- Clinical providers
- Patient care documentation (correct)
- Reimbursement and research
- Administrative staff
What is the purpose of coding clinical information in the health care organization?
What is the purpose of coding clinical information in the health care organization?
- To generate reimbursement (correct)
- To establish data quality
- To share information across providers
- To ensure patient privacy
What is a characteristic of data quality in health care?
What is a characteristic of data quality in health care?
What are some challenges associated with measuring and ensuring health care data quality?
What are some challenges associated with measuring and ensuring health care data quality?
Which of the following is a problem associated with poor quality health care data?
Which of the following is a problem associated with poor quality health care data?
What is the primary source for most of the clinical information generated in the health care organization?
What is the primary source for most of the clinical information generated in the health care organization?
What is the relationship between health care data and health care information?
What is the relationship between health care data and health care information?
What is one characteristic of data quality in health care?
What is one characteristic of data quality in health care?
Why is clinical information coded in the health care organization?
Why is clinical information coded in the health care organization?
Flashcards
Data vs. Information
Data vs. Information
Health care data is raw, unorganized facts. Health care information is data that has been processed, organized, and presented in a meaningful way.
Source of Clinical Information
Source of Clinical Information
Patient care documentation, including notes, reports, and records, serves as the fundamental source of clinical details.
Purpose of Coding
Purpose of Coding
Clinical information is coded for reimbursement, research, tracking, and reporting purposes.
Data Quality Focus
Data Quality Focus
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Data Quality Challenges
Data Quality Challenges
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Consequences of Poor Data
Consequences of Poor Data
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