Analyzing data this way gives hospitals a comparative view of like information rather than “data analysis in a vacuum,” which may not be useful, Mr. Nilsson said.
This technique “helps providers understand where opportunity lies, especially when using specific key performance indicators for revenue cycle as objective benchmarks for operational and financial success,” he said. “When trying to understand where the most valuable work is [or, potentially, the greatest risk to the organization], the best results come by starting from a level set background.”
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