Hospital Compare

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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.

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Agency and Program Information

Agency: Department of Health & Human Services
Sub-Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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

For Developers

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