Topic/focus: Healthcare Facilities and Services Year(s): n/a Source: Wisconsin Hospital Association Study and sample characteristics: Survey Universe: Wisconsin hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers Variables: n/a Access: Publically available (online Pricepoint data) Cost: Free for PricePoint information Key web links: Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) Information Center and Pricing Guide Primary Institutional Contact: EDRC Coordinator (tchelius@mcw.edu)
Summary: WHA Information Center is dedicated to collecting and disseminating complete, accurate and timely data about charges and services provided by Wisconsin hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. The Hospital Utilization Report presents selected hospital utilization data for Southeastern Wisconsin hospitals. Data is collected on a monthly basis from area hospitals and compiled to come up with an analysis of hospital performance. WHA’s PricePoint allows health care consumers to receive basic, facility-specific information about services and charges.