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This article describes the importance and the development of data concerning hospital read-missions as an outcomes Indicator. It emphasizes the need for consistent definition of read-missions according to time intervals and diagnostic categories. It describes the development of readmission information using computer abstract databases to ensure consistency of indicators. It also provides examples of data developed through this approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article describes the importance of hospital admission rates as utilization indicators and provides guidance on the development of related data. It identifies categories for analysis of hospital admission rates, including Inpatient services, age groups, and geographic units, it describes how resident hospital admission rates can be developed from computer abstract data and contains examples of this information. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article outlines the types of health care data currently available from internal and external sources. It describes utilization, outcomes, and financial data. It focuses on information available through computer abstract hospital databases. It provides information concerning the sources and content of these databases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]