State Inpatient Databases (SID)

State Inpatient Databases (SID) are large collections of detailed health records from hospitals within a specific state. They include information about patients’ hospital stays, such as diagnoses, procedures, travel times, and costs. These databases help researchers and policymakers analyze healthcare quality, identify trends, and make informed decisions to improve patient care and health system efficiency. By providing a comprehensive view of hospital inpatient activity at the state level, SIDs support efforts to understand and address healthcare needs more effectively.