HAC Population Health Analytics 3

Question 1

Which statistical method is most appropriate for analyzing time-to-event outcomes in a population health cohort study?

Accepted Answer

Survival analysis (Kaplan-Meier)

Answer

Survival analysis accounts for censored observations and measures the time until an event (e.g., death, hospitalization) occurs.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)?

Accepted Answer

To identify priority health needs and inform strategic investments for a defined community

Answer

The CHNA is a systematic process that identifies community health needs and is required of nonprofit hospitals under the ACA every three years.

Question 3

A health plan segments its members into care management tiers. Which criterion best determines placement in the highest-acuity tier?

Accepted Answer

Multiple chronic conditions, high predicted cost, and frequent utilization

Answer

High-acuity tier placement is driven by complex multimorbidity, cost trajectory, and utilization patterns signaling intensive care needs.

Question 4

Which indicator is used to assess health equity in maternal outcomes across racial groups?

Accepted Answer

Preterm birth rate stratified by race/ethnicity

Answer

Stratifying preterm birth rates by race/ethnicity reveals disparities and serves as a key maternal health equity indicator.

Question 5

What does a high Standardized Mortality Ratio (SMR) greater than 1.0 indicate?

Accepted Answer

More deaths occurred than expected based on the reference population

Answer

An SMR > 1.0 means observed deaths exceed expected deaths, suggesting excess mortality in the study population.

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