Comparing Quality Data Sources: Medical Records and Admin Data

This report provides a comparative analysis of two key sources of quality data: medical records and administrative data. The report highlights that the authenticity and reliability of data are largely dependent on the source from which it is collected. Medical records are considered the 'gold standard' due to their comprehensive, clinically accurate, and legally sound nature, offering advantages such as historic data and detailed information. However, they face challenges like technical limitations and inconsistencies in record-keeping. Administrative data, on the other hand, is relatively inexpensive and accessible, providing longitudinal and population-based information. The report also acknowledges the disadvantages of administrative data, including potential quality constraints due to its primary use for financial reimbursement. The report concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each data source to ensure data quality.

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The data quality is largely depended on the source from where the data is being
collected as this reflects the authenticity and reliability of the data that has been collected.
There are two key sources to compare that is medical records and administrative data source.
Medical records have been considered to be gold standard that is method which is
comprehensive clinically, in nature, and legally accurate, which is one of the key advantages
of the method (Chahal & Mathew, 2018).
Some key advantages of medical record data include historic data which could act as
the base for the data collected. Other than this another advantage include the information
collected is less susceptible to inaccuracies due detailed information available that is not
available through any other source that includes treatment plans, biometrics in healthcare.
However, there are various loopholes or cons of a medical record source that is limitation by
various technical challenges. Other than this the old school method also reflect challenge of
effectively assess poor hand writing, absence of standardised charting, and poorly managed
records (Aspe.hhs.gov, 2020).
On the contrary, the administrative data source reflects that the data is collected for
primary purpose, relatively inexpensive, accessible and inconspicuous when applied to
quality data monitoring. Key advantages that are identified for this data collection source is
provision of longitudinal view and population based information of the patient care that may
not be available from multiple providers. Another advantage is administrative data is
inexpensive source of collection. The costs of collection are lower than that of other methods
or sources. Moreover, real value can also be realised through administrative data. However,
the disadvantage of this source includes that the quality information is limited considering the
records that are submitted to health insurer with the objective of financial reimbursement.

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Thus, it can be said that the quality constraint could be compromised through this source due
to inaccuracies.

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References
Aspe.hhs.gov. (2020).
studies-welfare-populations-data-collection-and-research-issues/advantages-and-
disadvantages-administrative-data. Retrieved from
https://aspe.hhs.gov/report/studies-welfare-populations-data-collection-and-research-
issues/advantages-and-disadvantages-administrative-data-0
Chahal, N., & Mathew, M. (2018). Epidemiology of Kawasaki disease in Canada 2004 to
2014: comparison of surveillance using administrative data vs periodic medical record
review. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 34(3), 303-309.