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. 2017 Aug;35(8):759-765.
doi: 10.1007/s40273-017-0513-5.

Evaluation of Healthcare Interventions and Big Data: Review of Associated Data Issues

Carl V Asche  1 , Brian Seal  2 , Kristijan H Kahler  3 , Elisabeth M Oehrlein  4 , Meredith Greer Baumgartner  5
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Evaluation of Healthcare Interventions and Big Data: Review of Associated Data Issues

Carl V Asche et al. Pharmacoeconomics. 2017 Aug.

Abstract

Although the analysis of 'big data' holds tremendous potential to improve patient care, there remain significant challenges before it can be realized. Accuracy and completeness of data, linkage of disparate data sources, and access to data are areas that require particular focus. This article discusses these areas and shares strategies to promote progress. Improvement in clinical coding, innovative matching methodologies, and investment in data standardization are potential solutions to data validation and linkage problems. Challenges to data access still require significant attention with data ownership, security needs, and costs representing significant barriers to access.

Keywords: Data Ownership; Medical Expenditure Panel Survey; Payment Model; Safe Harbor; Unmeasured Confound.

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