The stroke analyses shown herein are derived from aggregated data held by the Center for Health Care Data at the UTHealth School of Public Health as a function of the transparency reporting project conducted under the Qualified Entity status certified by CMS. Objectives of certified Qualified Entities include public reporting on issues important to the health of the population and the quality of healthcare. Population health analyses guide the practice of medicine through the observation of variations in disease incidence and treatment outcomes across populations and across regions. In particular, increased attention to the variation of stroke across the state may focus targeted interventions to improve the health and reduce the risk of members of the community as well as to identify quality improvement opportunities for providers.
Trudy M. Krause, DrPH, CPHQ
Associate Professor of Management, Policy and Community Health NTT, Management, Policy & Community Health
Connect with The Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases