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Description:
The data that is used by the Hospital Compare tool can be downloaded for public use. This functionality is primarily used by health policy researchers and the media. The data provided includes process of care, mortality, and readmission quality measures. The collection period for the measures is generally 12 months. However, some measures may be based upon fewer than 12 months. Generally, the Hospital Compare quality measures are refreshed the third month of each quarter.
Download the Data: API
Agency and Program Information
Agency: Department of Health & Human Services
Agency Program URL: http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov/Hospital/Static/SupportingInformation_tabset.asp?activeTab=4&subtab=1&language=English&version=default#
Subject: Quality Measurement
Date Released: Jul 9, 2009
Date Updated: Jul 9, 2009
Data Collection and Frequency
Collection Frequency: Quarterly
Coverage Period Start: Jan 1, 2008Converted from “2008”.
Coverage Period End: Dec 31, 2009Converted from “2009”.
Unit of Analysis: Establishment
Geographic Granularity: Country