Why Do Many Organizations Have Data That Cannot Be Converted

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Essay

Why do many organizations have data that cannot be converted to actionable information? What are the hurdles faced by firms that attempt to query transactional databases?

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Definitions:

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

A non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, a common condition in older men which can affect urinary functions.

ICD-10

The 10th revision of the International Classification of Diseases, a medical classification list by the World Health Organization that codes for diseases, signs, symptoms, and social circumstances.

E Code

A type of code in the ICD-9. E codes identify the external causes of injuries and poisoning.

Diagnosis

The identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon, typically diseases, based on specific symptoms and tests.