Jennifer is the HIM director for Mercy General. The CFO is trying to present a case to the board to add a cancer treatment center to their hospital. He has asked Jennifer to lead a committee to review the number of cases of adults and children that have been diagnosed with cancer and resulted in the transfer to another facility for treatment.

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What skills and knowledge does Jennifer have to lead this committee?

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How can Jennifer use the electronic health records to gather the information needed?

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Besides tracking the number of patients diagnosed, how might Mercy further the use of its registry should the board approve the addition of the cancer treatment center?