Benchmarking risk-adjusted complications and mortality: a case study on outcomes assessment.
This article illustrates a process by which hospitals can assess their outcomes performance on rate-related complications and mortality using readily available administrative data. This approach allows hospitals to demonstrate the value of their clinical services to managed care organizations and further investigate services that may be experiencing adverse outcomes. The analysis compares outcome performance to national norms and benchmarks, as well as to local competitors.
Forthman
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Provider Services of HCIA Inc., Baltimore, MD, USA.
Foster
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Clare
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Shilling
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