Assignment
Unit outcomes addressed in this Assignment:
- Identify the internal and external users of secondary data.
- Distinguish among healthcare databases in terms of purpose and content.
Course outcome assessed/addressed in this Assignment:
Determine appropriate health information standards and regulations for specific organizations.
Instructions:
Review the following website:
Source: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project: United States Department of Health and Human Services.
Answer the following questions in paragraph format:
- Access the provided website and find out if your state participates in the HCUP program.
- If your state does participate in this program, who is the contact person? Give the name and contact information.
- What is the HCUP program?
- There are several different database tools used in this program. Please name at least four and give details about each.
Requirements:
The Assignment should be 2-3 pages in length, prepared in a Microsoft Word document, and APA formatted.