The dataset contains 5 utilization rates (Cesarean Delivery Rate, Uncomplicated; Primary Cesarean Delivery Rate, Uncomplicated; Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Rate, All; Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Rate, Uncomplicated; Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy) for procedures performed in California hospitals. They are not related to the Let's Get Healthy California indicators. This dataset does not include procedures performed in outpatient settings. Data were reported for January – September 2015 due to coding changes from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM/PCS for procedures, which began 10/1/2015. Comparisons across years should be made with caution since other years’ results are based on 12 months of data, while 2015 analysis is based on 9 months of data. The data starting 2015 may differ from previous years due to the coding change.

The dataset contains 5 utilization rates (Cesarean Delivery Rate, Uncomplicated; Primary Cesarean Delivery Rate, Uncomplicated; Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Rate, All; Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Rate, Uncomplicated; Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy) for procedures performed in California hospitals. They are not related to the Let's Get Healthy California indicators. This dataset does not include procedures performed in outpatient settings. Data were reported for January – September 2015 due to coding changes from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM/PCS for procedures, which began 10/1/2015. Comparisons across years should be made with caution since other years’ results are based on 12 months of data, while 2015 analysis is based on 9 months of data. The data starting 2015 may differ from previous years due to the coding change.

(See Note below regarding 2015 data). The dataset contains hospitalization counts and rates, statewide and by county, for 4 medical procedures for which there could be possible over- or under-use and for which utilization varies across hospitals or geographic areas. High or low rates, by themselves, do not represent poor quality of care. Instead, the information is intended to inform consumers about local practice patterns or identify potential problem areas that might need further study. The procedures, based upon the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s (AHRQ’s) Inpatient Quality Indicators (IQIs), include: coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) (age 40+), percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) (age 40+), hysterectomy (age 18+), and laminectomy or spinal fusion (age 18+). Note: HCAI is only releasing the first 3 quarters of 2015 data due to a change in the reporting of diagnoses/procedures from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM/PCS effective October 1, 2015, and the inability of the AHRQ software to handle both code sets concurrently.

(See Note below regarding 2015 data). The dataset contains hospitalization counts and rates, statewide and by county, for 4 medical procedures for which there could be possible over- or under-use and for which utilization varies across hospitals or geographic areas. High or low rates, by themselves, do not represent poor quality of care. Instead, the information is intended to inform consumers about local practice patterns or identify potential problem areas that might need further study. The procedures, based upon the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s (AHRQ’s) Inpatient Quality Indicators (IQIs), include: coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) (age 40+), percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) (age 40+), hysterectomy (age 18+), and laminectomy or spinal fusion (age 18+). Note: HCAI is only releasing the first 3 quarters of 2015 data due to a change in the reporting of diagnoses/procedures from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM/PCS effective October 1, 2015, and the inability of the AHRQ software to handle both code sets concurrently.

This dataset contains the number (volume) of 6 selected inpatient procedures (Esophageal Resection, Pancreatic Resection, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repairs (AAA Repairs), Carotid Endarterectomy, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) performed in California hospitals. Data are reported for January – September 2015 due to coding changes from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM/PCS for procedures, which began 10/1/2015. Comparisons across years should be made with caution since other years’ results are based on 12 months of data, while 2015 analysis is based on 9 months of data. The data starting 2015 may differ from previous years due to the coding change. This dataset does not include procedures performed in outpatient settings.

Specialty clinics include freestanding surgical, chronic dialysis, and rehabilitation clinics as well as alternative birth centers. The complete data set of annual utilization data reported by specialty clinics contains descriptive information on services and encounters, basic information including the number of surgical operating rooms, number of surgeries performed, number of patients, number of encounters by service type, staffing, and major capital expenditures. Also included are type of ownership and payment source information.The documentation, including report forms, is available for each reporting year.

The dataset provides a list of 15 characteristics for California hospitals for State Fiscal Year 2019-20, including; Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) ID, HCAI Provider Name, Designated Neonatal Intensive Care Unit status as defined by DHCS, Designated Public Hospital status, Non-designated Public Hospital, HCAI Rural Hospital status, DHCS Designated Remote Rural status, Cost–to-Charge Ratio, Wage Index Value, Wage Index Value-Adjusted for California Neutrality Factor, Unadjusted Statewide Base Rate, Wage-Adjusted Statewide Base Rate, Rehab Rate, Admin 2 190 Rate and Admin 2 199 Rate. This dataset does not include psychiatric hospitals, alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities, or designated public hospitals.

The dataset provides a list of 15 characteristics for California hospitals for State Fiscal Year 2019-20, including; Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) ID, HCAI Provider Name, Designated Neonatal Intensive Care Unit status as defined by DHCS, Designated Public Hospital status, Non-designated Public Hospital, HCAI Rural Hospital status, DHCS Designated Remote Rural status, Cost–to-Charge Ratio, Wage Index Value, Wage Index Value-Adjusted for California Neutrality Factor, Unadjusted Statewide Base Rate, Wage-Adjusted Statewide Base Rate, Rehab Rate, Admin 2 190 Rate and Admin 2 199 Rate. This dataset does not include psychiatric hospitals, alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities, or designated public hospitals.