Health Informatics Discussion

Assignment Content

1. Select or generate a dataset that is meaningful to you and your interests in the health care industry by using one of the links below:
   • CDC WONDER Online Databases

           
HealthData.gov/Datasets“>HealthData.gov/Datasets

• Big Cities Health Coalition
• Evaluate the dataset and determine how it is valuable for improving health care operations or policies. (This might require the creation of a chart or graph to interpret the data.)Write a 700- to 1,050-word report with your evaluation of the dataset and what value can be gained from it. Include the following:
• The source of the data
• Why the data is important
• What trends the data documents
• What changes in operations or policies can be made to improve quality or efficiency
• Cite 3 reputable references to support your report (e.g., trade or industry publications, government or agency websites, scholarly works, or other sources of similar quality).