Healthcare Data Guides

Learn what the HCAHPS patient survey is, how CMS measures hospital patient experience, and why these scores are critical for choosing a safe and reliable hospital.

A deep dive into how CMS calculates the Standardized Infection Ratio (SIR) and what it means for patient safety and hospital cleanliness.

Learn the exact methodology and the 5 quality measure groups CMS uses to assign 1 to 5 stars to hospitals nationwide.

Discover the rigorous criteria a hospital must meet to earn the official CMS Birthing-Friendly label for maternal safety.

Why returning to the hospital within 30 days is a major red flag, and how CMS financially penalizes hospitals with high readmission rates.

Discover how Medicare rewards hospitals financially for providing high-quality care, safety, and efficiency rather than just quantity of services.

In an emergency, "time is tissue". Understand how CMS measures Emergency Department (ED) wait times and swiftness of critical care.

Learn how CMS measures true hospital safety by tracking 30-day mortality rates, surgical complications, and preventable medical errors.

A look into the PSI-90 score and the penalties hospitals face when patients acquire preventable injuries, like falls or severe bedsores.

More isn't always better. Discover how CMS measures whether hospitals are overusing MRIs and CT scans, exposing patients to unnecessary radiation and costs.