hca270_practice.doc

Comparative Data

HCA/270 Version 3

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Associate Level Material

Comparative Data

Resource: Ch. 14 of Health Care Finance

Complete the following table by writing responses to the questions. Cite the sources in the text and list them at the bottom of the table.

What criterion must be met for true comparability?

What elements of consistency should be considered? Provide an example.

What is the manager’s responsibility in comparing data?

What are the four common uses of comparative data?

What is meant by standardized data?

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