Enhancing efficiency in the health care industry

ABSTRACT

Using critical data and predictive modeling can help identify high-risk candidates in a total health plan population.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  J. Computer Applications
  J.3 LIFE AND MEDICAL SCIENCES

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.1 MODELS AND PRINCIPLES
      H.1.2 User/Machine Systems

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.2 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
      I.2.1 Applications and Expert Systems

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.4 COMPUTERS AND SOCIETY
      K.4.1 Public Policy Issues
  K.6 MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS