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HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 063 MC

Which of the following best explains how predictive analytics in big data reduces healthcare spending?

  1. By reducing the need for doctors in diagnosis
  2. By identifying at-risk patients for early intervention and treatment
  3. By replacing expensive medical equipment with computer systems
  4. By reducing the number of healthcare workers needed
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\(B\)

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  • B is correct: Big data reduces expenditure primarily through early intervention and preventative measures

Other options:

  • A is incorrect: The document doesn’t suggest reducing doctors’ roles. Instead, it emphasises how big data helps physicians make better decisions.
  • C is incorrect: There’s no mention of replacing medical equipment with computers.
  • D is incorrect: The document doesn’t indicate reducing healthcare workers. Rather, it focuses on helping them work more effectively with better data.