Term: Morbidity Index (ACG®-based)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-11-10

Definition:

An index developed at MCHP based on the Johns Hopkins ACG® (Adjusted Clinical Group®) system to measure the "disease burden" of individuals and populations using diagnostic codes routinely collected in administrative data. Also called Adjusted Clinical Group® (ACG®) Morbidity Index.

Related concepts 

• Adjusted Clinical Group® (ACG®) - Relative Cost Weights
• Adjusted Clinical Groups® (ACG®) - Overview

Related terms 

• Adjusted Clinical Group ® (ACG®) Case-Mix System
• Administrative Data
• Manitoba Centre for Health Policy (MCHP)
• Morbidity Burden
• Mortality

References 

• Frohlich N, Katz A, De Coster C, Dik N, Soodeen RA, Watson D, Bogdanovic B. Profiling Primary Care Physician Practice in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2006. [Report] [Summary] (View)

Term used in 

• Bruce S, Prior H, Katz A, Taylor M, Latosinsky S, Martens P, De Coster C, Brownell M, Soodeen R, Steinbach C. Application of Patient Safety Indicators in Manitoba: A First Look. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2006. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Katz A, De Coster C, Bogdanovic B, Soodeen R, Chateau D. Using Administrative Data to Develop Indicators of Quality in Family Practice. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2004. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Reid RJ, Bogdanovic B, Roos NP, Black C, MacWilliam L, Menec V. Do Some Physician Groups See Sicker Patients Than Others? Implications for Primary Care Policy in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 2001. [Report] [Summary] (View)