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Confidence Intervals Required

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Kathy

Here’s what’s driving me crazy today: healthcare outcome and performance reports — especially those that display statistics such as Observed versus Expected (O/E) Mortality Ratios without showing the relevant (and utterly crucial) Confidence Intervals (CI’s). This omission should make you … Continue reading →

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Small Multiples — Big Clarity

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Kathy

The other day I was reading about Kay Weeks, a mother of triplets and a teacher at Martin High School in Arlington, Texas. Ms. Weeks guessed that her school just might be breaking a record for multiples graduating this June, … Continue reading →

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Too Close for Comfort — or Clarity

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Kathy

My obsessive-compulsive disorder reared its ugly head yesterday, and I had to take several deep breaths in order to calm myself. You see, my family’s attempt to help me put away the groceries (which–if you’re reading this, Bret and Annie–I … Continue reading →

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The Red Seat

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Kathy

Last Friday we witnessed a spectacular bash here in Boston when fabled Fenway Park celebrated its 100th birthday with a pre-game ceremony for the ages. And as if the festivities weren’t enough, it was also the first match-up of 2012 … Continue reading →

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A “Magic Bullet (Graph)” for Weak Data Visuals

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Kathy

One of the things that I have always loved about working in healthcare for lo, these many (many) years is that it’s a current event. All aspects of the system are continually developing and evolving. There is always something new … Continue reading →

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Have a “Good One” What?

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Kathy

So, here is what is bugging me today…inexact speech and ambiguous directives. Precisely what do people mean when they tell me to “have a good one?” Do they mean that I should have a good… Life? Day? Colonoscopy? Long walk … Continue reading →

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Three Simple Words That Will Improve Your Data Displays

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Kathy

When you hear the words “just do it” you immediately get the message — stop your whining and complaining and get your lazy butt moving. “Just do it.” When it comes to healthcare data displays the three words that matter … Continue reading →

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Duct Tape By The Dashboard Lights

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Kathy

My husband Bret is a charter member of the “Duct Tape Club”. His use of duct tape over the years is pretty impressive–legendary actually–but I have to say his most recent adventure with duct tape really caused me to pause … Continue reading →

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