Journal article
A critical analysis of Discovery Health’s claims-based risk adjustment of mortality rates in South African private sector hospitals
Abstract
In 2019, Discovery Health published a risk adjustment model to determine standardised mortality rates across South African private hospital systems, with the aim of contributing towards quality improvement in the private healthcare sector. However, the model suffers from limitations due to its design and its reliance on administrative data. The publication's aim of facilitating transparency is unfortunately undermined by shortcomings in …
Authors
Rodseth RN; Smith D; Maslo C; Laubscher A; Thabane L
Journal
South African Medical Journal, Vol. 113, No. 1, pp. 13–16
Publisher
South African Medical Association NPC
DOI
10.7196/samj.2023.v113i1.16768
ISSN
0256-9574