Study raises concerns on public reporting of data.
Comprehensive risk adjustment uncovers discrepancies between patients in New York and Michigan. Michigan angioplasty patients had a significantly higher incidence of kidney problems, diabetes, lung disease, and vascular problems. The majority of physicians surveyed said their patient selection was affected by public reporting.
D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000009:adverse effects; D017052:Hospital Mortality / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination; D008824:Michigan; D009518:New York; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D020379:Risk Adjustment; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology