Resource Use (Cost/Utilization) Measurement and Reporting

Provider resource use captures indicators of the cost and efficiency of health care. The amount and cost of the resources used to create a specific product, such as a visit, procedure, or a specific health outcome, are reported to help evaluate efficiency and quality of health care services. This topic covers the reporting of cost, utilization, and financial data by providers as well as the collection of that information from a variety of facilities.