Big Data in Healthcare...Statistical Analysis of the Electronic Health Record

Book

Brief

This book provides the statistical tools that healthcare leaders need to organize and interpret their data. Designed for accessibility to those with a limited mathematics background, the book demonstrates how to leverage EHR data for applications as diverse as healthcare marketing, pay for performance, cost accounting, and strategic management. This book can be used in introductory courses on hypothesis testing, intermediate courses on regression, and advanced courses on causal analysis. It can also be used to learn SQL language. Its extensive online instructor resources include course syllabi, PowerPoint and video lectures, Excel exercises, individual and team assignments, answers to assignments, and student-organized tutorials. Prepare for those challenges with the clear understanding of your data that statistical analysis can bring—and make the best possible decisions for maximum performance in the competitive field of healthcare.