Evaluating the accuracy of existing EMR data as predictors of follow-up providers.
In order to evaluate the accuracy of existing EMR data in predicting follow-up providers, a retrospective analysis was performed on six months of data for inpatient and ED encounters occurring at two hospitals, and on related outpatient data. Sensitivity and Positive Predictive Value (PPV) were calculated for each of eight predictors, to determine their effectiveness in predicting follow-up providers. Our findings indicate that access to longitudinal patient care records can [...]
Author(s): Tripp, Jacob S, Narus, Scott P, Magill, Michael K, Huff, Stanley M
DOI: 10.1197/jamia.M2753