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Question: Select the state of Tennessee, and then research the data and metadata accessible through "open data portals." prospects for a reduction in the excessive expenditures and waste in healthcare. Think about two or more medical terms that are relevant to the issue at hand, as well as any potential benefits of integrating data from various sources. Which terminology systems for medicine are employed in the data? If standard codes are not present, identify at least two concepts in the data that could have been standardized. To address how information can lead to decisions that improve your problem area, make a concept map that includes at least 15-20 concepts and shows how important concepts relate to one another. Describe how merging data from two or more sources could help you understand your problem area better. Explain the potential difficulties in integrating and harmonizing data. Describe the main data source you believe you can use to address the specific analytical problem you are facing and the rationale behind your decision. You can look at inpatient data sets, for instance, if extended hospital stays are a concern. Enumerate and rationalize at least two additional data sets that could enhance or complement your analysis.