title: Use these data to compare mortality rates by patient volume.
abstract: Data Library: In this era of provider accountability, tracking mortality rates is as important as ever. This month's study offers some good benchmarks on mortality rates by orthopedic DRG and patient volume.
mesh_terms: D019985:Benchmarking; D003953:Diagnosis-Related Groups / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D017052:Hospital Mortality; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000401:mortality*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology