risk-adjusted outcomes

Risk-adjusted outcomes are measurements used to fairly compare performance or results across different individuals, groups, or organizations by accounting for varying levels of risk or complexity. For example, in healthcare, patient outcomes are adjusted based on how sick or complex their conditions were, ensuring fair comparisons between hospitals. This way, results reflect true performance rather than differences in underlying risk factors. It helps provide an accurate picture of quality, preventing unfair judgments based solely on the difficulty of cases involved.