Data detectives: Solving the tricky issues with smarter insights

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Data detectives: Solving the tricky issues with smarter insights

6 November 2024

Joe Bourne

Wednesday 6 November 2024, 01:00 AM

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Poor visibility on spending of public money due to inconsistent data reporting [Image: higyou on iStock]

Better data integration and consistent reporting are required if we are to transform the health system, argues Joe Bourne

There is not a lack of data in the health system; the problem is that it is collected inconsistently, in multiple systems, by different agencies

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