Hospital managers utilize data for:Strategic planning and resource allocationQuality improvement initiativesService line profitability analysisStaffing optimizationPatient flow managementRegulatory compliance reportingMarketing and community needs assessmentSecuring patient data involves:Implementing robust access controls and authentication systemsEncrypting data at rest and in transitConducting regular security risk assessmentsTraining staff on privacy practices and security protocolsMaintaining audit trails of data accessDeveloping incident response proceduresEnsuring compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory requirements