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Healthcare Facility Database – Data User Manual

Covers inpatient, emergency department, and ambulatory surgery data. https://gitlab.com/UtahOHCS/HFD_DUM/-/blob/master/Utah_HFD_Data_User_Manual.md...
March 3, 2020

DataByte: Back Imaging by Place of Service

By Brantley Scott 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...
February 19, 2020

DataByte: Colonoscopies by Place of Service

By Brantley Scott 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...
February 7, 2020

2019 Utah Health Plan Patient Experiences Report

The Utah Health Data Committee is pleased to present the 2019 Utah Health Plan Patient Experiences Report. This report describes how satisfied health plan members are with their experiences with...
January 15, 2020

DataByte: Maternal Risk Disparity in Geography and Typology

By Brantley Scott 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...
January 15, 2020

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...
January 14, 2020

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...
December 15, 2019

DataByte: The Rise of Urgent Care Clinics and Telehealth

By Brantley Scott 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...
November 25, 2019

HFD Limited Use Data Set User Manual (2018)

Applies to year 2018. Healthcare Facility Database (HFD) Limited Use Data Set User Manual. http://stats.health.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/HFD_2018_Limited_Data_Sets_User_Manual_20191007.pdf...
October 7, 2019

DataByte: Opioid and Other Pain Medication Use in Utah

By Brantley Scott 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...
May 7, 2019

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