What Is Considered Administrative Data?
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Administrative data is the data that organizations collect about their operations. It includes data for routine operations, and is frequently used to assess how well an organization is achieving its intended goals.

What is administrative health data?

Definition: Administrative health data is generated through the routine administration of health care programs. Administrative health databases, developed by provincial governments as a result of universal medical care insurance, are designed to collect and store this type of data.

What is considered administrative data in the patient’s health record?

Administrative data include enrollment or eligibility information, claims information, and managed care encounters. The claims and encounters may be for hospital and other facility services, professional services, prescription drug services, laboratory services, and so on.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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