This page was created to encourage additional research and work with Maryland public health data. Below you will find key information and resources available for use for your own research.
AMA Resources
- AMA Insurance concentration study
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MedChi Resources
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- Physician Research Foundation Maryland Data
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State Government Resources
Maryland Department of Health (MDH)
- Health Statistics Center: Offers reports and data on vital statistics, behavioral health, chronic diseases, and more.
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- Open Data Portal: Downloadable datasets on topics like hospitalizations, disease prevalence, and healthcare access.
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Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC)
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- Focuses on hospital performance, long-term care, and healthcare workforce trends.
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Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC)
- HSCRC Reports and Data: Includes information on Maryland’s Total Cost of Care Model, hospital financials, and quality metrics.
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Maryland Department of Planning
- Demographic and Population Data: Useful for understanding social determinants of health through population projections and GIS maps.
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Federal Government Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Maryland-Specific Data
- CDC WONDER: Access mortality, birth, and disease prevalence data.
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U.S. Census Bureau
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
- HRSA Data Warehouse: Information on health professional shortages and medically underserved areas in Maryland.
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Organizations and Nonprofits
- MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society
- MedChi Website: A vital source for public health advocacy, workforce data, and research related to Maryland physicians and healthcare access.
2. Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients (CRISP)
- CRISP Health: Maryland’s state-designated health information exchange. CRISP provides critical healthcare data and analytics, including population health metrics and clinical data-sharing tools.
3. University of Maryland School of Public Health
- UMD Public Health: Offers access to research and data on public health initiatives, community health assessments, and disparities.
4. Maryland Health Improvement & Disparities Reduction Act Reports
- Disparities Reports: Focuses on health equity and disparities.
5. Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)
- State Health Facts - Maryland: Provides Maryland-specific data on healthcare coverage, Medicaid, Medicare, and public health indicators.
6. Maryland Hospital Association (MHA)
- MHA Website: Publishes data on hospital performance, utilization, and quality of care.
Regional and Community-Level Data
- Local Health Departments
2. Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance (BNIA)
- BNIA Website: Tracks neighborhood-level health and socioeconomic indicators in Baltimore City.
Interactive Data Tools
- Maryland SHIP (State Health Improvement Process)
- SHIP Dashboard: Tracks progress on state health goals, with data broken down by region.
2. Maryland iMAP
- iMAP GIS Tool: Provides health-related maps and data layers for analysis.