Risk Adjustment Methods

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DesHarnais, S. I., Forthman, M.T., Homa-Lowry, J.M. & Wooster, L.D. "Risk-Adjusted Quality Outcome Measures: Indexes for Benchmarking Rates of Mortality, Complications, and Readmissions." Quality Management in Health Care, Volume 5, No. 2, Winter 1997, pp. 80-87.

DesHarnais, S. I., Forthman, M.T., Homa-Lowry, J.M. & Wooster, L.D. "How to Use Risk-Adjusted Quality Indicators to Assess Hospitals." QRC Advisor, Volume 13, No. 5, March 1997.