Overview
The Electronic Health Record Database (EHRD) includes quarterly data from about 70 acute care hospitals across Massachusetts, starting in 2023. It focuses on key patient information, including RELD/SOGI data (race, ethnicity, language, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity), some health risk factors, and selected clinical and visit information.
The EHRD helps CHIA, state agencies, and researchers track health equity by identifying gaps in care and outcomes across populations; support state programs, including the Massachusetts Medicaid Health Equity Program; study population health by understanding trends in health risks and care use; and measure health system performance by comparing how care is delivered across hospitals.
Submitting Data
CHIA works closely with hospitals to support successful data submission each quarter. Learn more about EHRD data submission.
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CHIA Regulations (CMR)
Access CHIA's regulations governing health care data collection and reporting in Massachusetts, including current rules, administrative bulletins, and hearings.