The Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP)

The Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) is a nationwide collection of hospital stay data in the United States. It gathers information from hospitals to help researchers, policymakers, and providers understand healthcare usage, costs, and quality. HCUP's data covers a wide range of topics like patient outcomes and healthcare trends, enabling informed decisions to improve hospital care and manage healthcare resources effectively. It serves as a valuable resource for analyzing how healthcare is delivered and how costs can be controlled while maintaining quality.