The HDC Discover application ensures secure access to aggregated clinical data, ensuring privacy by transforming patient information into statistical analysis. The ‘N of 5’ rule is a critical safeguard for the protection of physician privacy. Essentially, this rule specifies that …
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Bar charts are a valuable tool for comparing values for specific measures across various data sources such as providers, clinics, divisions, or geographic areas, all at a single point in time. They provide a clear and concise means of conveying …
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Line Charts, also known as Run Charts, are valuable tools for visualizing data over time, especially when engaging in improvement initiatives. This graph format provides a clear view of the data before implementing any changes, enabling you to observe progress …
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The distribution chart format presents your organization’s data in comparison to all other clinics within your HDC Discover application. If your organization has established sharing relationships, commonly known as ‘shares,’ with other clinics, you will be able to observe how …
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Historical encounter data can inform and help providers plan for the future. One can reflect on the average encounters per patient over the past 3 years, by viewing their HDC Discover Population Pyramid. In this view, the Population Pyramid provides …
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Introduction to Population Pyramid in HDC Discover Updated quarterly data points are now available in your HDC Discover account! Population Pyramids segment your active patient population by gender and age. With the HDC Discover application, you can visualize your individual …
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Identifying At Risk Populations During COVID-19 Currently, there are measures within HDC Discover that are available to help you assess your at-risk populations in both your clinic and community, as well as age demographics such as your practice’s elderly population. …
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