Utilization Rates for Selected Medical Procedures in California Hospitals
The dataset contains 3 utilization rates (Cesarean Delivery Rate, Uncomplicated; Primary Cesarean Delivery Rate, Uncomplicated; Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Rate, Uncomplicated) for procedures performed in California hospitals. They are not related to the Let's Get Healthy California indicators. This dataset does not include procedures performed in outpatient settings. Different versions of AHRQ software were applied to different years. Specifically, 2020-2024 data were generated with Version 2025, while years prior to 2020 were generated with earlier versions of AHRQ software.
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| description | The dataset contains 3 utilization rates (Cesarean Delivery Rate, Uncomplicated; Primary Cesarean Delivery Rate, Uncomplicated; Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Rate, Uncomplicated) for procedures performed in California hospitals. They are not related to the Let's Get Healthy California indicators. This dataset does not include procedures performed in outpatient settings. Different versions of AHRQ software were applied to different years. Specifically, 2020-2024 data were generated with Version 2025, while years prior to 2020 were generated with earlier versions of AHRQ software. |
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| issued | 2017-06-16T22:28:04.054742 |
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| modified | 2025-11-07T05:40:52.357605 |
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| title | Utilization Rates for Selected Medical Procedures in California Hospitals |
