Demographic Adjustment

Overview

Demographic Adjustment Report is a document that provides detailed information on how patient demographic factors are taken into account when assessing healthcare quality and performance measures in Maryland hospitals.

The Demographic Adjustment Report promotes transparency and accountability in healthcare quality reporting and reimbursement by providing stakeholders with information on how patient demographics are considered in performance measurement. It helps ensure that performance assessments accurately reflect hospitals’ efforts to provide high-quality care to all patients, regardless of demographic factors.

More information about a demographic adjustment is factored into the HSCRC’s GBR can be found on the HSCRC website.