Discussion: Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:  What is a database? Describe some of the advantages of using databases compared to other data storage models. Support your responses with examples

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Starla Mcfarland- A database is a collection of data stored electronically on a computer. It is designed for storing, managing, and retrieving large amounts of data, such as spreadsheets. Some organizations use databases to store and export information from their systems to Excel spreadsheets. These spreadsheets are used in the billing department to resubmit large amounts of claims to insurance companies. Most databases will contain personal information such as name, address, and even social security numbers. Some clinics use the NoSQL database for free text notes to place information in patient messaging, such as alerting patients on updating information at check-in. Using a database, especially a relational database, offers data integrity and querying for smooth retrieval of specific data. Additional advantages of using a database over other data storage will provide data relationships, scalability, performance, security, and robust access controls. Many healthcare organizations utilize data access and data security for many different reasons. Data access is for reading the information in the system, and data security is tailored to encryption to protect sensitive information for the organization.

Delores- A database is organized data that is electronically stored in a computer system that can be easily accessed for searches and retrievals. There are advantages to using a database compared to other storage models. Database can only be easily accessed by authorized users. The data is automatically saved every 30 seconds. It prevents data redundancy because data is stored in a centralized location instead of each application. Authorized users can share data with others with access to the system. It can store a lot of data and spread across hundreds of machines depending on the database. Data independence separates data descriptions from application programs. It has data integrity. It makes sure data is correct and consistent. When sharing multiple databases with data that is visible to different authorized users' integrity is important. It improves consistency, lowers updating errors, reduces cost for data entry, storage, and retrievals. Improving data processing, it streamlines workflows. It increases the business value of data assets. It can manipulate data to create complex queries and update and remove data in a controlled manner. 

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Let’s say the hospital network where you work in the administrative office wants its staff to be more informed about the organization’s IT capabilities. And in this month’s newsletter, they would like you to write a piece about databases, what they do, and how they are used across the organization and the industry. 

Write a 525- to 700-word article to be featured in the newsletter and present it in newsletter format. You can start with one of these Newsletters Templates and exercise your creativity to make it realistic. Include the following information in the article: 

• Define health care database systems.  
• Describe how databases are used across the health care industry. 
• Explain the different database architectures, including the relational       architecture. 
• Describe the needs of database users across the health care continuum. 

Cite at least 3 reputable references. One reference must be your textbook, Concepts of Database Management. Reputable references include trade or industry publications, government or agency websites, scholarly works, or other sources of similar quality