Data analysis is the process of examining raw data sets to find trends, draw conclusions, and identify the potential for improvement. Data analysis in health care uses both current and historical data to gain insights and support decision-making at both the patient and business level. Data analysis in health care can help to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of health care services, products, and policies, as well as to enhance the patient experience and health outcomes.
This course will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and tools of data analysis in health care, and how they can be applied to real-world problems and cases. You will learn about the types and sources of data in health care, the role and rationale of data analysis frameworks and systems, the tools and techniques for data collection, management, analysis, and visualization, the methods and measures for data quality and performance, and the best practices and examples of data analysis in health care.
