4140 Statewide Health Planning & Development
Program Descriptions

10 - HEALTHCARE QUALITY AND ANALYSIS

The Healthcare Quality and Analysis Program conducts applied healthcare outcomes analysis to produce public reports that address healthcare quality, outcomes, access and other relevant issues in order to improve access to and quality of healthcare with the intent of improving the health of Californians. Using data collected through the Healthcare Information Program, this program also produces data and products about healthcare cost, utilization and other trends to effectively meet the needs of healthcare policymakers, healthcare providers, health planners, public and private sector healthcare purchasers, researchers, consumers, and the media.

The California Health Policy and Data Advisory Commission advises OSHPD on the collection and reporting of health facility data, public access to data, health data regulations, and risk-adjusted outcome studies. The Commission holds hearings for health facilities appealing fines for delinquent data submission and as well as for applicants to the Cal-Mortgage Loan Insurance Program if necessary, and makes recommendations to the Director of the Office.

The Rural Health Policy Council promotes coordinated planning and policy development among state departments and between the State and local public and private providers, and conducts public hearings for the purpose of soliciting input from rural communities, including input from rural hospitals, rural clinics, healthcare service plans, local governments, academia, and consumers.