This unit introduces the basics of working with healthcare data for the novice. The different types of data are explored, as well as the range of technologies and tools available for working with data. Big Data is defined and the particular challenges of working with data are discussed.

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Oregon Health and Science University and University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
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David Dorr, MD, MS, OHSU
Susan H. Fenton, PhD, RHIA, FAHIMA, UTH
Peter Graven, Ph.D., OHSU
William Hersh, MD, OHSU
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Susan H. Fenton, PhD, RHIA, FAHIMA, UTH
William Hersh, MD, OHSU
Narration of the conference:
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Kristen Hagopian
Digital One, Portland, Oregon, http://digone.com/
Susan H. Fenton, PhD, RHIA, FAHIMA, UTH
Members of the team:
David Dorr, MD, MS, OHSU
Susan H. Fenton, PhD, RHIA, FAHIMA, UTH
Peter Graven, Ph.D., OHSU
William Hersh, MD, OHSU
Kerri F. Nussbaum, MS, OHSU
Megan Crossan, BS, UTH
Kimberly Smith, PhD, MT (ASCP), UTH
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