Resources   

Client Support

IDS Help Page
Help and support content for the IDS application.

Data Dictionary
The data dictionary displays all of the fields available in the export wizard contained in IDS

Data Submission Deadlines
Productions Schedule - The Michigan Inpatient Data Base (MIDB) and Michigan Outpatient Data Base (MODB) are released on a quarterly basis. (Note: the data release schedule may be impacted due to delay in receiving data edits from clients).

DRG to MS-DRG Crosswalk
Crosswalk provided by CMS that shows the proper assignment from DRG to MS-DRG. (XLS)

Data Submission Guide For MIDB/MODB
Detailed instructions for all aspects of data transmission

MHA Data Packager User Guide
Instructions for using the MHA Data Packager to submit data

Current 1400 Specifications
Data Services' standard Submission File Format and Data Definitions

MHA 1400 Revision History
Table of historical format changes


Additional Resources
"Data Sanity":  Introduction to good, BASIC measurement skills
Davis Balestracci; Harmony Consulting, LLC

Links to professional organizations
Michigan Health & Hospital Association

Michigan Society for Healthcare Planning & Marketing

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Michigan Department of Community Health Certificate of Need Information - (MDCH CON)

Michigan Health Information Management Association





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