Many of the current issues faced by health care providers are based on the acquisition and evaluation of “big data.” Yet many providers struggle with the concerns of acquiring quality data, effective security in both the areas of fiscal/operations decision-making and tracking clinical problems.

1) Define the term “analytics” as it relates to healthcare performance. 

2) Identify an issue of concern within an organization of your choice. 

3) Define the problem through the lens of a patient.  

Must be two to four double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style.

 Must use at least three scholarly sources in APA style.