Benchmarking Engine and Data Management System Technology (DMS)Total Benchmark Solution, LLC has created a Benchmarking Engine and Data Management System that can be applied to any data in any industry or area. TBS currently utilizes the Benchmarking Engine and Data Management System in delivering its products and services. OverviewThe Benchmarking Engine and Data Management System is a centralized data storage, management, and analysis system. Data from almost any source can be defined and loaded from multiple file types and formats through the use of user defined crosswalks. Data validation is applied to all data loads in order to ensure data integrity and alert users of problems with data submission. Data can then be queried and exported back out of the system following user defined parameters. The Benchmarking Engine and Data Management System incorporates the use of a data calculation system which allows users to define formulas based upon data sources to analyze and store custom measures. Aggregate operations can also be performed on defined measures to calculate statistical breakdowns of measure output on benchmarking/peer group levels. Large amounts of data can be processed with the system easily and efficiently (for example approximately 70% of the United States healthcare discharges are currently processed with the system annually). The Benchmarking Engine and Data Management System also incorporates a scheduler system where tasks essential to properly loading, auditing, and processing new data can be assigned to individuals who are then held accountable for their responsibilities through the use of email reminders, team leader reports, and completion steps which are recorded through The Benchmarking Engine and Data Management System. These data management capabilities provide the ability for a small team of users to manage large amounts of data from numerous sources. Web Based EnvironmentThe Benchmarking Engine and Data Management System is a complete web application. Working with data through The Benchmarking Engine and Data Management System involves a series of steps, from defining new data sources and mapping inputs, to setting up measures and running batch calculations. The system is laid out in an intuitive, sequential format that lends itself to user understanding and use of system functionality. The following list outlines the main components of the system that need to be fully understood before use:
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