The Dartmouth Atlas Project

Documenting Medical Resource Variations

Staff Reporters

For more than 20 years, the Dartmouth Atlas Project [DAP] has documented glaring variations in how medical resources are distributed and used in the United States.

Purpose

According to its website, the project uses Medicare data to provide comprehensive information and analysis about national, regional and local markets, as well as individual hospitals and their affiliated physicians.

Information Uses

These reports, used by policymakers, the media, health care analysts and others, have radically changed the understanding of the efficiency and effectiveness of our health care system. This valuable data forms the foundation for many of the ongoing efforts to improve health and health systems across America.

Assessment

This website provides access to all DAR reports and publications, as well as interactive tools to allow visitors to view specific regions and perform their own comparisons and analyses. It is well worth a look by all healthcare stakeholders, and Executive-Post readers.

Link: http://www.dartmouthatlas.org

Conclusion

Your thoughts and comments are appreciated.

Related Information Sources:

Practice Management: http://www.springerpub.com/prod.aspx?prod_id=23759

Physician Financial Planning: http://www.jbpub.com/catalog/0763745790

Medical Risk Management: http://www.jbpub.com/catalog/9780763733421

Healthcare Organizations: www.HealthcareFinancials.com

Health Administration Terms: www.HealthDictionarySeries.com

Physician Advisors: www.CertifiedMedicalPlanner.com

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