Back Imaging by Place of Service
Introduction: When it comes to back imaging there are many options to choose from. A great question to ask, is if an MRI or CT scan is needed or will […]
Colonoscopies by Place of Service
Introduction: One of most common shoppable medical procedures is colonoscopies. They are generally non-urgent with a variety of options for where these procedures can be performed. Depending on where the […]
DataByte: Maternal Risk Disparity in Geography and Typology
In the healthcare industry, two of the things that Utah is well known for are: having a healthy population and a high birth rate. However, Utah healthcare needs and risk […]
Utah Health Plan Quality of Care Report 2019
This report displays results showing the quality of care members received under each Medicaid and CHIP health plan (i.e., managed care or accountable care organization) and commercial health plan reporting […]
Administrative Rule Open for Public Comment: UT R428-1
The State of Utah’s Office of Health Care Statistics welcomes the public to review and comment on proposed change to: R428-1. Health Data Plan and Incorporated Documents PURPOSE OF THE RULE […]
DataByte: The Rise of Urgent Care Clinics and Telehealth
As healthcare costs balloon around the United States, people often wonder if anything can be done to lower costs and if any progress is being made to reduce healthcare costs. […]
DataByte: Opioid and Other Pain Medication Use in Utah
The opioid epidemic has received much attention both in Utah and nationally. According to the Utah Opidemic website, an average of five Utahns die from opioid overdose every week. There […]
Administrative Rule Open for Public Comment_03142019
The State of Utah and Office of Health Care Statistics welcomes the public to review and comment on proposed change to: R428-1. Health Data Plan and Incorporated Documents The deadline […]
*Updated* Methodology for Proposed Data Release on Office Visits and MS-DRGs
The methods used to produce CY2017 comparative data on Utah’s health care clinics and hospitals for the measures and calculations listed below have been updated from the methods document posted on […]
Methodology for Proposed Public Data Release on Office Visits and MS-DRGs
Using the Utah’s All Payer Claims Database (APCD), the Office of Health Care Statistics (OHCS) has produced CY2017 comparative data on Utah’s health care clinics and hospitals for the following measures […]
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