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CSBI: Certified Specialist Business Intelligence Exam
Questions and Verified Answers Define the phenomenon big data
Correct answer: Big data refers to the understanding and
utilization of combinations of large data sets, both clinical and non-clinical, which are generated by healthcare industry organizations in the course of doing business.
Define and illustrate the applicability of and need to engage and use small data
Correct answer: Small data refers to manageable, specific data
sets that can be easily analyzed to provide actionable insights.Its applicability lies in its ability to offer focused, detailed understanding in situations where big data may be overwhelming or unnecessary. For example, a small clinic might use small data, such as patient feedback surveys, to improve appointment scheduling efficiency, highlighting the need for precise, targeted decision-making in resource-limited settings.
Recognize the internal components of healthcare service delivery
Correct answer: The internal components of healthcare service
delivery include Medical Care Services, Types of Health
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Services, Providers and Locations, ACA providers, Provider Organization Ownership Status, Supplier and Supply Chain, Payers, Insurers, Education and Research, and Government.
Recognize the key external influencers of the healthcare delivery environment
Correct answer: The key external influencers of the healthcare
delivery environment include Economic Factors (economy, elasticity), Social Values (diversity, religion), Global Influences (immigration, epidemics), Population Characteristics (SDOH), Political Climate (elected officials, interest groups), Technology Development, and Physical Environment.
Identify three areas where misalignment between hospital components and healthcare users may occur
Correct answer: Three areas where misalignment may occur are
lack of coordination, healthcare users on their own, and service coordination.
Identify the services performed at various points on the health continuum
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Correct answer: The services performed at various points on the
health continuum are preventative, curative treatment, chronic treatment, restorative, and palliative.
facility hierarchy
Correct answer: The facility hierarchy includes preventative
care, primary care, acute care, specialty care, sub-acute care, rehab care, chronic care, long term care, and end of life care.
Recognize what strongly influence medical care decisions in regards to supply sensitive care
Correct answer: Decisions surrounding medical necessity are
strongly influenced by capacity rather than medical evidence of severity of illness.
Identify foundational drivers for change taking place in the industry
Correct answer: The foundational drivers for change in the
industry are Transparency, Understanding costs, Community based services, and IHI Triple Aim.
Define HIPAA
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Correct answer: HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act; it applies to organizations that are a covered entity (CE) and, now, directly to business associates as well, encompassing the privacy rule and accountability rule.
Define HITECH
Correct answer: HITECH stands for Health Information
Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, applying to both covered entities (CE) and individuals, as well as business associate contractors, with breach notification requirements including accounting of PHI disclosures and allowing for sanctions for non-compliance, such as fines of up to 1.75M and 10 years imprisonment.
Identify fundamental purpose of engaging in analytics
Correct answer: The fundamental purpose of engaging in
analytics is to understand what is happening and find a path forward.
recognize the basic business functions of finance, marketing and operations