EHR Data Analytics and Reporting Flashcards

Which type of EHR report aggregates patient data across a population to identify trends in disease prevalence?

Answer: Population health report

Population health reports aggregate data across many patients to identify disease trends and support public health decision-making.

What does the term 'data normalization' mean in the context of EHR analytics?

Answer: Converting data into a consistent format to enable accurate comparison

Data normalization standardizes data formats across systems so that information can be meaningfully compared and analyzed.

A clinical dashboard in an EHR is primarily used to:

Answer: Display real-time key performance indicators and patient metrics

Clinical dashboards provide real-time visual displays of KPIs and patient metrics to support timely clinical decision-making.

Which federal program requires eligible professionals to submit clinical quality measures (CQMs) derived from EHR data?

Answer: Meaningful Use / Promoting Interoperability Program

The Meaningful Use (now Promoting Interoperability) program requires providers to report CQMs extracted from certified EHR technology.

What is a 'cohort' in EHR-based population analytics?

Answer: A group of patients sharing common characteristics selected for analysis

A cohort is a defined group of patients with shared characteristics (e.g., diagnosis, age, medication) used as the basis for population-level analysis.

Which data format is most commonly used to export structured clinical data from an EHR for analytics purposes?

Answer: CSV or HL7 FHIR

CSV files and HL7 FHIR-formatted data are standard structured formats used to export EHR data for analysis in external tools.

In EHR analytics, what does a 'gap in care' report identify?

Answer: Patients who have not received recommended preventive services or follow-up care

A gap in care report flags patients who are overdue for preventive services (e.g., mammograms, immunizations) or recommended follow-up visits.