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To measure performance for quality management, health plans collect and analyze three types of data: financial data, clinical data, and customer satisfaction dat
a. The following statement(s) can correctly be made about the sources of clinical data:
Patient surveys are the most widely used source of disease-specific clinical information
Outcomes research studies sponsored by academic institutions and professional organizations have limited usefulness for particular health plans or individual providers
The SF-36 and the HSQ-39 (Health Status Questionnaire) surveys address both physical and mental health status
Suggested Answer: A
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37 comments · newest first
KI
Kirby
11 months ago
Limited usefulness for health plans? Sounds off to me.
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Terina
11 months ago
Totally agree, the SF-36 covers both health aspects well.
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Georgene
12 months ago
Wait, are the SF-36 and HSQ-39 really that comprehensive?
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Joesph
12 months ago
I disagree, outcomes research can be really useful!
KA
Kayleigh
1 year ago
Patient surveys are super common for clinical info.
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Norah
1 year ago
I’m leaning towards option A, but I’m a bit confused about the usefulness of outcomes research for specific providers. It seems like it could vary.
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Asha
1 year ago
The SF-36 and HSQ-39 surveys do cover both physical and mental health, right? I hope I got that part correct.
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Emerson
1 year ago
I think outcomes research can be useful, but it might not always apply to every health plan. I feel like I've seen a question like this before.
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Luke
1 year ago
I remember discussing how patient surveys are crucial for gathering clinical data, but I'm not entirely sure if they're the most widely used source.
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Bok
1 year ago
Okay, I'm going to focus on understanding each statement clearly. The patient surveys and the specific survey tools seem straightforward, but the outcomes research one is a bit tricky. I'll need to weigh the pros and cons of that one.
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Gabriele
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about the second statement. It says the outcomes research has "limited usefulness" for individual health plans or providers. I'm not sure if that's always the case, so I might need to think about that one a bit more.
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Rasheeda
1 year ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. The question is asking us to identify all the true statements, and I think all three of the given statements are correct. The SF-36 and HSQ-39 do cover both physical and mental health, so that third statement seems right.
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Ranee
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the details before answering. The key is to identify which of the given statements about clinical data sources are correct.
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Rhea
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through. The first statement is about patient surveys, the second is about outcomes research, and the third is about specific survey tools. I'll need to evaluate each one carefully.
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Chara
1 year ago
Alright, let me think this through step-by-step. The code is importing a server library, so I need to look for methods or events related to that. Option B seems to be the most relevant, with the server.on() function.
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Reed
1 year ago
Ah, the 5 C's! I remember learning about those in class. I'm pretty confident that Conditions is the answer that doesn't belong.
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Tamra
1 year ago
I heard the exam is graded on a curve, so I'm just aiming for 'not the worst score'.
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Pearly
1 year ago
Patient surveys are the most widely used source of disease-specific clinical information
EZ
Ezekiel
1 year ago
I hope I can at least get a passing grade.
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Sharika
1 year ago
All of the above
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Malinda
1 year ago
I'm just aiming for 'not the worst score'.
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Elden
1 year ago
All three types of data are important, but I'm just here for the free pen and notepad they give out at the exam.
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Mollie
1 year ago
The SF-36 and HSQ-39 surveys sound like they cover all the bases. I bet they're a hoot to fill out, too. Where do I sign up?
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Shenika
1 year ago
User 3: I wonder where we can sign up to fill them out.
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Francesco
1 year ago
User 2: Yeah, they sound pretty comprehensive.
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Macy
1 year ago
User 1: I heard the SF-36 and HSQ-39 surveys cover both physical and mental health.
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Mike
2 years ago
Outcomes research studies are the way to go! Forget about those dusty old surveys, we need cutting-edge data to really understand what's going on.
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Herman
1 year ago
Yeah, we need to focus on getting the most relevant and up-to-date information for quality management.
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Jin
1 year ago
I agree, those surveys can only tell us so much. We need more advanced methods.
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Ceola
1 year ago
Outcomes research studies are definitely important for getting more in-depth data.
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Lynette
2 years ago
The customer satisfaction data is definitely the most important aspect here. Who cares about clinical data when you can just ask the patients how they feel?
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Ula
1 year ago
True, a combination of all three types of data is necessary for a comprehensive analysis.
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Elouise
1 year ago
I agree, but customer satisfaction data can provide valuable insights as well.
BR
Brande
1 year ago
I think clinical data is still important for measuring performance.
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Lorrie
2 years ago
I disagree, I think the answer is C) 2 and 3 only, because outcomes research studies may not always be relevant for all health plans.
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Vallie
2 years ago
I agree with Tiffiny, because patient surveys are important for collecting clinical data.
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Tiffiny
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) All of the above.