The health care organization is analyzing the demographics of its current patient population and notes that many patients are classifying themselves as members of many different groups. What is the challenge with comparing this data with previous years' information?
A. This data cannot be compared to the data before 2000.
B. There is a considerable amount of data to review.
C. The data does not clearly identify the patient's health care needs.
D. Does not help predict the length of stay for the average hospitalization
Answer: A
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