Hannah Crook

May 2, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Hannah Crook |Manuel Horta |Kenneth A Michelson |John Graves

What is known on this topic Health care service area (HCSA) definitions are important for a variety of regulatory, policy, and research purposes. Many different HCSA definitions are available, with each capturing a different population and subset of clinical utilization. What this study adds This study finds that different HCSA definitions capture a wide range of inpatient discharges, with Metropolitan Statistical Areas capturing the largest proportion (93%–97%).