PS1-26: The VDW Demographic and Enrollment Files: Strengths, Issues, and Recommendations for the Future

• Published in: Clinical medicine & research Vol. 8; no. 1; pp. 62 - 63
• Main Authors: Hornbrook, M. C, Pardee, R. E, Hitz, P., Schmidt, M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Marshfield Clinic 01.03.2010
• Subjects: SELECTED ABSTRACTS - HMORN 2009: Virtual Data Warehouse

Background/Aims: The VDW Demographic and Enrollment data files contain basic demographic data on all HMO members. These data include details of membership (start and end dates, whether drug coverage was included, type of insurance [Medicare, Medicaid, etc]). Demographic data include birthdate, gende...