In case you were not aware. Data management is key in the healthcare industry. And being able to locate or ‘mine’ for it in a pinch, well, that can be a necessary evil in some cases.

Organizations just beginning the business intelligence journey often face the same fundamental question of where to begin. While this is the question for organizations in all industries, it is especially true right now in healthcare. There is currently intense pressure on organizations across the industry—for providers, payers, purchasers and suppliers—to perform better, faster and cheaper. The situation is only going to get worse as the population ages and requires more medical care. Because of this, shortages of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals will become more acute.

The answer to the question of “where to begin” lies in the analyses that are being performed right now in your organization and the reasons behind them. These reasons could be clinical or business in nature. These reasons could also be driven by research needs to provide evidence for your decisions. [Read the rest]

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