Home
Forms Library
Availability of Data Elements in the 1988-2009 Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) - hcup-us ahrq

Availability of Data Elements in the 1988-2009 Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) - hcup-us ahrq-2025

Availability of Data Elements in the 1988-2009 Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) - hcup-us ahrq Preview on Page 1

See details

4 out of 5

32 votes

The document provides a comprehensive overview of the availability of data elements in the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) from 1988 to 2009. It details each HCUP data element, the files in which they appear, their definitions, and their availability across different years. The document highlights that not all data elements are available for all states and includes summary statistics for numeric and categorical data elements.

Here's how it works

01. Edit your form online

Type text, add images, blackout confidential details, add comments, highlights and more.

02. Sign it in a few clicks

Draw your signature, type it, upload its image, or use your mobile device as a signature pad.

03. Share your form with others

Send it via email, link, or fax. You can also download it, export it or print it out.

The fastest way to redact Availability of Data Elements in the 1988-2009 Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) - hcup-us ahrq online

Ease of Setup

DocHub User Ratings on G2

Ease of Use

DocHub User Ratings on G2

Dochub is the best editor for changing your paperwork online. Follow this simple instruction to redact Availability of Data Elements in the 1988-2009 Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) - hcup-us ahrq in PDF format online free of charge:

Register and sign in. Create a free account, set a secure password, and go through email verification to start managing your forms.
Add a document. Click on New Document and choose the file importing option: upload Availability of Data Elements in the 1988-2009 Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) - hcup-us ahrq from your device, the cloud, or a protected URL.
Make adjustments to the template. Use the top and left-side panel tools to redact Availability of Data Elements in the 1988-2009 Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) - hcup-us ahrq. Insert and customize text, pictures, and fillable fields, whiteout unnecessary details, highlight the important ones, and comment on your updates.
Get your paperwork done. Send the form to other individuals via email, create a link for quicker document sharing, export the template to the cloud, or save it on your device in the current version or with Audit Trail included.

Explore all the advantages of our editor right now!

be ready to get more

Complete this form in 5 minutes or less

Get form

Got questions?

We have answers to the most popular questions from our customers. If you can't find an answer to your question, please contact us.

Is HCUP free?

HCUP also offers free research tools for health services researchers and decision makers using HCUP and other similar administrative databases.

What is the purpose of the hospital inpatient quality reporting program?

HIQR requires hospitals to collect and submit data on various quality measures, including patient outcomes, adherence to clinical guidelines, and patient safety indicators. The program aims to improve transparency, accountability, and the overall quality of inpatient care.

What is the national database that includes data on all discharged patients regardless of payer?

What is HCUP? The Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) includes the largest collection of longitudinal hospital care data in the United States. Overview of HCUP. Online HCUP Overview Course is an interactive course that provides information about HCUP data, software tools, and products.

What is the HCUP program?

The National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample (NIS) is part of a family of databases and software tools developed for the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP).