PS2-42: Outcomes of Cardiovascular Events in Two Systems of Care

Objectives Understanding the prevalence and outcomes of cardiovascular disease across different health systems will enable organizations to effectively use clinical datasets to monitor and improve the care delivered to their patients. Framed within the context of comparative effectiveness research, this study utilized comprehensive administrative datasets to describe outcomes of hospital readmission, Emergency Department (ED) use, and mortality following a cardiovascular event (myocardial infarct, congestive heart failure, angina, stroke). We examined patients within the same geographic region (central Texas) at Scott & White Healthcare (SWHP) and the Veterans Health Administration (VA).