Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project

The Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) is a collection of databases and tools that provide valuable information about healthcare costs and patient use of services in the United States. Managed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, HCUP helps researchers, policymakers, and healthcare organizations analyze trends in hospital care, identify issues in the healthcare system, and improve quality and efficiency. By tracking data such as hospital admissions, procedures, and costs, HCUP generates insights that inform decisions and promote better health outcomes for patients nationwide.