Throughout this course, you will work with case studies from the real world. Multiple data sets, evidence-based guidelines, and stories from healthcare organizations will be covered.
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While specific software programs, Alteryx and Tableau, were chosen based on ease of use and free trial availability, concepts covered in the course are easily transferable to other software programs. We emphasize generalizable techniques and common features.
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Learning Objectives
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Upon completing the course, you will be able to:
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Assess opportunities and develop an analytics strategy to improve performance
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Integrate various datasets for a comprehensive impact analysis
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Develop and test hypotheses for performance improvement
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Present a business case to support performance improvement projects
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Become an advocate for data-driven decision making
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Course Outline
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Course Introduction
Session 1: Length of Stay
Session 2: Blood Transfusions
Session 3: Lab Tests
Session 4: Imaging Procedures
Session 5: Medications
Session 6: Quality Measurement
Session 7: Bundled Payment
Session 8: Wearable Device
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