Adults aging in North Carolina will maximize their independence and quality of life by improving mental health and self-management of their chronic diseases.
Number of statewide Medicare hospital discharges for NC residents aged 65 or older who had diabetes as their primary diagnosis
Current Value
3,383
Definition
The primary data source for these data is the Medicare Provider Analysis and Review (MEDPAR) inpatient data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Discharge data from the MEDPAR inpatient dataset are restricted to Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) short term hospitalizations for the Medicare Fee For Service population. The database may be found here.
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