Borrowing concepts from military and cybersecurity, this Health Data Management article by Mary Kuchenbrod, Arcadia’s VP of Data Operations, introduces "left of boom" strategies for preventing bad data from entering systems and "right of boom" strategies for responding to data issues. The article discusses strategies to manage and improve data quality in healthcare systems, emphasizing the importance of both preventive and reactive measures. It also highlights the critical role of accurate data in healthcare and the need for robust plans to maintain data integrity and trust.