The Digital Transformation of Healthcare: Examining Workforce Changes, IT Adoption, and Economic Trends
This independent research project explored the intersection of technology adoption, employment, and digital access in the U.S. healthcare system. Using a blend of publicly available datasets, the study analyzed how electronic health record (EHR) adoption, healthcare spending, and digital infrastructure access have evolved and intersected over time.
(Tools & Stack)
Tools & Technologies:
Tableau, Census data tools, Excel, FRED, Data.gov, World Bank Open Data
Tools & Technologies:
Skills: Tableau · Data Visualization
(Process & Contribution)
Awarded an A+ by faculty.
Researched & Analyzed 5 public datasets from FRED, Data.gov, Census, HealthIT.gov, and the World Bank.
Created interactive dashboards in Tableau to visualize employment trends, EHR adoption by region and facility type, and household technology access.
Built comparative visualizations (line graphs, bar charts, interactive maps) showing
Disparities in EHR adoption across states and facility types
Correlations between HIT employment, health spending, and technology access
Regional digital literacy and its potential impact on patient engagement
