How Can Healthcare Utilization Data Be Used to Improve Public Health?
Healthcare utilization data can be leveraged to enhance public health in several ways:
1. Surveillance: It can be used for disease surveillance by monitoring trends in healthcare service use for specific conditions. 2. Policy Development: It provides evidence that can inform the development of health policies and programs. 3. Health Equity: It helps in identifying and addressing inequities in healthcare access and utilization. 4. Health Services Research: It supports research on the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of healthcare services.
