Special Data Requests
Through the Special Requests unit, PHC4 offers custom and standard data files to help you obtain and analyze the health care data you need for health care studies or projects. Our analysts will work with you to meet your comprehensive health care data needs. Visit the Purchase Customized Data section of PHC4’s website for more information about our data and services, or contact JoAnne Nelson, Manager of Special Requests at .
Data Now Available:
Administrative & Revenue Data: First quarter 2025 inpatient and ambulatory/outpatient administrative and revenue data are available for purchase. Second quarter 2025 data is scheduled to be released January 2026. Applications for calendar year 2025 data are now being accepted and will be processed quarterly as the data becomes available.
Financial Data: Fiscal year 2023 hospital and ambulatory surgery center financial data is available to purchase.
QUESTIONS?
Contact JoAnne Nelson, Manager of Special Requests at .
New Publications from PHC4
Outpatient Procedures Report
First of its kind, the Outpatient Procedures Report displays case volume by facility for ten procedures that are commonly performed in the outpatient setting during calendar year 2024. These ten procedures include: Carpal Tunnel Release, Cataract Procedures, Ear Tube Insertion, Endoscopy – Lower GI Diagnostic, Endoscopy – Upper GI Diagnostic, Gallbladder Removal – Laparoscopic, Hernia Repair – Abdomen, Hernia Repair – Groin, Tonsil and Adenoid Removal, and Urinary Tract Stone Removal.
Financial Analysis 2024 – Volume Two
Ambulatory Surgery Centers
The Financial Analysis 2024 – Volume Two report is the second of a three-part series of facility-specific financial reports published annually. This volume includes statewide and facility-specific information about the financial health of Pennsylvania’s ambulatory surgery centers during fiscal year 2024.
Common Procedures Report
The Common Procedures Report presents information from inpatient acute care hospital discharges and hospital outpatient department and ambulatory surgery center encounters for Spinal Fusion, Total Hip Replacement, and Total Knee Replacement procedures performed in Pennsylvania from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. The report displays volume of cases for inpatient stays and outpatient encounters, as well as hospital-specific ratings for complication and postoperative length of stay. Statewide Medicare payments are also reported for inpatient hospitalizations.
MAPPED 2
MAPPED 2 shows where there is a lack of health care access for patients in different counties. This online resource includes hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), and nursing homes. This map was designed to help patients, legislators, and health care providers learn more about the health care landscape of Pennsylvania.
County-Level Health Care Reports
Information on specific health conditions and the utilization of health care services within each Pennsylvania county are provided in public reports on PHC4’s website. Whether you are a health care professional, policymaker, researcher, or a concerned citizen, these reports supply essential data to support evidence-based decision-making and analysis within our local health care systems. We invite you to explore these reports to better understand key health care statistics in your area and contribute to the improvement of our state’s health care infrastructure.
County-Level Utilization Reports
PHC4’s County-Level Utilization Reports, which show the overall total number of inpatient hospitalizations and ambulatory/outpatient cases, have been updated with first quarter 2025 data. These reports display county-specific volume of cases for Pennsylvania residents by patient age, sex, and payer.
PHC4 Poll Results
Thank you for participating in PHC4’s poll question which asked what you thought would bring about the biggest change in data over the next 40 years. The results can be seen here.
Featured Case Study
Joshua B. Brown, MD, MSc, FACS
Samuel P. Harbison Endowed Assistant Professor of Surgery
Assistant Professor of Critical Care Medicine
Assistant Professor of Clinical & Translational Science
Associate Trauma Medical Director | UPMC Presbyterian
Trauma Research Data Core Director | TTMRC Department of Surgery
Division of Trauma & General Surgery University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Evaluating the Impact of Pre-Hospital Under-Triage on Injured Patients
Dr. Joshua B. Brown is the Samuel P. Harbison Endowed Assistant Professor of Surgery, Assistant Professor of Critical Care Medicine, and Assistant Professor of Clinical and Translational Science at the University of Pittsburgh, as well as principal investigator at the university’s Prehospital Resource Organization and Delivery of Care in Trauma Systems (PRODCTS) laboratory. Dr. Brown’s research interests focus on the impact of triage patterns on patient outcomes in Pennsylvania. Dr. Brown and his research team used hospitalization data from PHC4 for a study entitled Evaluating the Impact of Pre-Hospital Under-Triage on Injured Patients to compare outcomes between patients who were under-triaged, meaning they were taken to a non-trauma center despite having significant injuries, versus those who were appropriately triaged and transported to a trauma center after injury.
Did you know…
PHC4 and Stakeholder Support
PHC4 provides educational resources to stakeholders across the Commonwealth. These offerings are intended to support the understanding of data and facilitate sound communication and fluency. Explore the latest additions to our valuable resources below, always accessible at phc4.org!
Library of Public Reporting
In supporting our understanding of how those are using the reports from PHC4, this new format includes publications dating back to the first, from almost 40 years ago! These resources are listed by year, category, report topic, and type, and are always publicly available for use.
Media Support from PHC4
PHC4’s Barry D. Buckingham, Executive Director and Abby Weand, Manager, Health Policy Research, were guests on The Spark. Listen to the interview specifically highlighting the work of PHC4.
For Educator Resources, Stakeholder Inquiries, or Additional Information contact PHC4 at .
Government Cases from PHC4
These cases are designed for use in an educational setting, and intended to support cohorts looking to engage in learning activities based in realistic scenarios. There are currently two cases developed and in use:
A Research Request from the PA Legislature: A Government Case
Based on the legislation known as the Fair Contracting for Health Care Practitioners Act, Act 74 of 2024, limiting non-compete agreements for providers to a single year and instructing PHC4 to study its impact, this case is technical and data-focused with more attention paid to the collection and analysis of data than to the communication or action.
A 5-Year Strategic Plan: A Government Case
Inspired by the Council of PHC4’s Strategic Planning, this case has some data elements and focuses heavily on strategic thinking around communicating data and engaging with diverse populations and stakeholders.
A Focus on Education
In supporting those across the spectrum of public health and data access, PHC4 collaborates with like organizations and brings you the following educational module from the National Association of Health Data Organizations (NAHDO), Hospital Data 101. To find more from NAHDO, or to register for their upcoming virtual conference, click here.
