In a previous post, I wrote about the 5 reasons to switch to a health analytics career. To pursue a career in health analytics, some quantitative skills are necessary. However, to really thrive in a health analytics role, I believe softer skills and personal traits are also important. Here are 6 skills/traits health analysts need … Continue reading 6 skills/traits health data analysts need
5 reasons to switch to a career in Health Analytics/Informatics
I've been in the health analytics industry for nearly 15 years, working in health insurance, hospitals and consulting to a wide array of organizations. My experience has taught me lots, but I realize more now than ever, that a career in health analytics is a good rewarding option. Here are 5 reasons why I think … Continue reading 5 reasons to switch to a career in Health Analytics/Informatics
Types of healthcare data – Diagnoses/ICDs
In my previous post, I described the common sources of healthcare data. Here, I describe the common types of healthcare data you will come across, namely, diagnoses, procedures, demographic, drug, laboratory result data, clinical notes and financial data. Diagnoses/ICDs Diagnoses record the medical problem that a patient has, e.g. diabetes, headache, cancer. They explain why … Continue reading Types of healthcare data – Diagnoses/ICDs
Sources of health data
The common sources of healthcare data are: EHR, Insurance Claims, Research, Public Health, User Generated data. Electronic Health Records: hospitals and doctors keep records of each patient visit through their electronic health records (EHR) systems. EPIC, Cerner are by far the largest vendors in the US. EHRs document both the clinical information, such as diagnoses … Continue reading Sources of health data
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