Metric Definitions
Clarity, intent, owner, and business rules.
Reporting Trust Audit
Move from a reported number to a result leaders can trust.
SignalCare traces the reported metric through its specification, source, logic, validation, and exceptions so the team can establish a trusted signal before leaders act.
No PHI is needed for the initial conversation.
Metric X-Ray
Synthetic example — not client results
- Reported72%Quality follow-up rate · as reported
- SpecificationDefined measure · CMS / internal definition · Numerator & denominator rules
- SourceEncounter data · Follow-up data · Patient attribution
- LogicSQL / CCL logic · Calculations · Join logic · Filters
- Exclusions17 exclusions applied · Time windows · Exceptions removed
- Validation2 logic issues identified · Totals & drilldowns checked · Sampling completed
- Trusted result68.9%Quality follow-up rate · ready for leaders & action
What we review
The questions behind conflicting numbers.
SignalCare reviews the metric layer beneath dashboards so teams can agree on what is measured and why.
SQL / CCL Logic
Validate queries, joins, filters, and calculations.
Numerators & Denominators
Confirm logic matches the business intent.
Exclusions & Edge Cases
Validate exclusions, edge cases, and data-quality filters.
Source-to-Dashboard Mapping
Trace data from source tables to visuals.
Refresh Timing
Confirm data latency and refresh schedules.
Provider / Location Attribution
Validate attribution logic and grouping rules.
Drilldown Validation
Ensure detail matches summary at every level.
The framework
A clear path from reported to trusted.
- 01
Metric Selection
Agree on the metric and reporting use case.
- 02
Definition Review
Review intent, definitions, business rules, and measurement logic.
- 03
Source Mapping
Map source systems, tables, populations, and timing.
- 04
Logic Validation
Validate SQL / CCL logic against the definition.
- 05
Output Comparison
Compare dashboards and exports to the validated result.
- 06
Fix Recommendations
Document issues, impact, and recommended corrections.
What you get
Clear findings.
Stronger decisions.
Executive Findings Summary
High-level view of risks and impacts.
Metric Definition Matrix
Complete definitions, rules, and ownership.
Source Map
End-to-end data lineage and logic flow.
Logic Risk Scorecard
Issues ranked by severity and impact.
Recommended Fixes
Clear actions with expected results.
Optional Dashboard Roadmap
Recommended next views and signals.
Ready to establish which numbers your leaders can trust?
- Clear scope before we build
- Works with your existing data & reports
- No dashboard rebuild required
- Executive-ready findings