How is benchmark data used in Domain 4 analytics, and what sources provide benchmarks?

How is benchmark data used in Domain 4 analytics, and what sources provide benchmarks?

• A. Benchmarks are only used for marketing to payers.
• B. Benchmarks set targets; sources include AHIMA, AHA, CMS, and national databases; used to compare metrics like CMI, ROM, SOI, and query rates.
• C. Benchmarks are derived from a single hospital's data only.
• D. Benchmarks have no role in CDI analytics.

Answer: (B)