Comparison of “Risk-Adjusted” Hospital Outcomes
Open Access
- 15 April 2008
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Circulation
- Vol. 117 (15) , 1955-1963
- https://doi.org/10.1161/circulationaha.107.747873
Abstract
Background— A frequent challenge in outcomes research is the comparison of rates from different populations. One common example with substantial health policy implications involves the determination and comparison of hospital outcomes. The concept of “risk-adjusted” outcomes is frequently misunderstood, particularly when it is used to justify the direct comparison of performance at 2 specific institutions.Keywords
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