Emphasis will be placed on analysis methodologies and the concomitant use of current data analysis software, such as query and reporting tools, on-line analytical processing (OLAP), executive information systems and data mining tools. The key concept will be methods of transforming data into meaningful information for end-users. Analysis techniques include: trending through the use of historical data, impact analysis, variance analysis, and data modeling to allow for scenario testing. The identification of data sources such as Management Information Systems (MIS), the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), as well as other financial, clinical and demographic data repositories, will also be covered.