PA’s “Super-Utilizers” of Inpatient Hospital Care
Report Data: 2014
What's In This Report
More than 21,000 PA residents were admitted five or more times to a PA hospital in fiscal year 2014 – totaling 3% of all hospitalized patients. This brief shows that, while these “super-utilizers” represent a small percent of patients, they account for a disproportionate amount of health care resources. County-specific rates, as well as top reasons for admission, are also provided.
Key Findings
View the major takeaways from this report including key statistics, figures, and more.
Additional Resources
Learn more about the information included in this report through downloadable data sets, news releases, technical notes, and hospital comments.