The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is an annual statewide telephone surveillance system designed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). BRFSS monitors modifiable risk behaviors and other factors contributing to the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the population. New York State's BRFSS sample represents the non-institutionalized adult household population, aged 18 years and older. Although the overall number of respondents in the BRFSS is more than sufficiently large for statistical inference purposes, subgroup analyses can lead to estimates that are unreliable. Interpreting and reporting weighted numbers that are based on a small, unweighted number of respondents can mislead the reader into believing that a given finding is much more precise than it actually is. The BRFSS follows a rule of not reporting or interpreting percentages based upon a denominator of fewer than 50 respondents (unweighted sample). Both a csv and sas data files are available. For more information, check out http://www.health.ny.gov/statistics/brfss/.

The Institutional Provider Network Data displays information on health facilities and ancillary service providers (for example: hospitals, labs, home care agencies) participating in health plan networks. Plan network data is collected from Medicaid, Commercial, and Exchange plans on a quarterly basis by the Department of Health, including managed care plans, as well as PPO/EPO plans.

The Nursing Home Cost Report (RHCF) is a uniform report completed by New York nursing homes to report income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and statistics to the Department of Health (DOH). Under DOH regulations (Part 86-2.2), nursing homes are required to file financial and statistical data with DOH annually. The data filed is part of the cost report and is received electronically through a secured network. This data is used to develop Medicaid rates, assist in the formulation of reimbursement methodologies, and analyze trends.

The individual Provider Network Data displays information on individuals participating in health plan networks. Plan network data is collected from Medicaid, Commercial, and Exchange plans on a quarterly basis by the Department of Health, including managed care plans, as well as PPO/EPO plans.

The institutional Provider Network Data displays information on health facilities and ancillary service providers (for example: hospitals, labs, home care agencies) participating in health plan networks. Plan network data is collected from Medicaid, Commercial, and Exchange plans on a quarterly basis by the Department of Health, including managed care plans, as well as PPO/EPO plans.

This dataset contains the registration status of each Licensed Home Care Services Agency (LHCSA) in New York State for the current year. Each LHCSA must register with the New York State Department of Health annually, in order to provide services, bill, and avoid paying a fine. For more information, visit: https://profiles.health.ny.gov/home_care/pages/lhcsa

Sepsis is defined as a clinical syndrome in which patients have an infection that is accompanied by an extreme systemic response. Sepsis of sufficient severity that the function of major organ systems in the body (such as heart, kidney, brain, and others) is impaired is referred to as “severe sepsis.” Patients with severe sepsis that have continued organ system impairment and/or low blood pressure that does not respond to treatment with adequate fluid replacement are considered to be in “septic shock.” The combination of early detection of sepsis coupled with timely, appropriate interventions can significantly improve the chances of survival for patients with all types of sepsis.

The datasets contain hospital-level treatment measures for pediatric (age < 18) patients with a diagnosis of severe sepsis or septic shock seen at New York State Article 28 (acute care) facilities and reported to the New York State Department of Health beginning in 2015.

The treatment measures are presented by hospital. Only hospital level measure data for which there were at least ten cases in the denominator is reported. Statewide measures are calculated using all hospitals, regardless of the number of sepsis cases treated.

Sepsis is defined as a clinical syndrome in which patients have an infection that is accompanied by an extreme systemic response. Sepsis of sufficient severity that the function of major organ systems in the body (such as heart, kidney, brain, and others) is impaired is referred to as “severe sepsis.” Patients with severe sepsis that have continued organ system impairment and/or low blood pressure that does not respond to treatment with adequate fluid replacement are considered to be in “septic shock.” The combination of early detection of sepsis coupled with timely, appropriate interventions can significantly improve the chances of survival for patients with all types of sepsis.

The datasets contain hospital-level treatment measures and hospital-level risk-adjusted mortality rates for adult patients, with a diagnosis of severe sepsis or septic shock seen at New York State Article 28 (acute care) facilities and reported to the New York State Department of Health beginning in 2015.

The treatment measures and risk adjusted mortality rates are presented by hospital. Only hospital level measure data for which there were at least ten cases in the denominator is reported. Statewide measures are calculated using all hospitals, regardless of the number of sepsis cases treated.

This chart shows the number of laboratory confirmed cases of influenza reported to NYSDOH by week and type of influenza. The chart includes clinical laboratory confirmed cases of influenza that meet the New York State Department of Health’s (NYS DOH) case definition of a positive result on any of the following influenza laboratory tests: Rapid antigen detection test (RAT), Viral culture, Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test, Direct immunofluorescence antibody staining (DFA) test, and Indirect immunofluorescence antibody staining (IFA) test.

The Cancer Mapping data consists of counts of newly diagnosed cancer among New York State residents and is in response to legislation regarding "Cancer incidence and environmental facility maps" signed into law in 2010 (Public Health Law §2401-B). The law specifies the publication of maps showing cancer counts for small geographic areas along with certain facilities regulated by the State Department of Environmental Conservation. The official web site is called Environmental Facilities and Cancer Mapping.

The dataset is ONLY for the cancer-related data fields on the Environmental Facilities and Cancer Mapping web site. This dataset includes observed counts for 23 separate anatomical sites at the level of census block group. Block groups are small geographic areas typically averaging 1,000 to 1,500 people. To protect confidentiality, each area contains a minimum of 6 total cancers among males and 6 total cancers among females.

For more information, check out http://www.health.ny.gov/statistics/cancer/registry/about.htm .

The individual Provider Network Data displays information on individuals participating in health plan networks. Plan network data is collected from Medicaid, Commercial, and Exchange plans on a quarterly basis by the Department of Health, including managed care plans, as well as PPO/EPO plans.

The institutional Provider Network Data displays information on health facilities and ancillary service providers (for example: hospitals, labs, home care agencies) participating in health plan networks. Plan network data is collected from Medicaid, Commercial, and Exchange plans on a quarterly basis by the Department of Health, including managed care plans, as well as PPO/EPO plans.

This dataset contains the results of the annual report of influenza vaccination rates among healthcare personnel (HCP) with patient contact at healthcare facilities and agencies in New York State. New York Codes, Rules and Regulations, Title 10, Section 2.59 (10 NYCRR Section 2.59). 10 NYCRR Section 2.59 requires any Article 28, 36, or 40 healthcare facility or agency to document the number and percentage of personnel vaccinated against influenza for the current season and report these data to the New York State Department of Health.

Use the filter option at the top of the page to see the top 25 baby names by selection year.

This chart displays the number of animals tested, and number of positive tests by county. The year and county can be filtered on by using the drop down options at the top of the chart.

This dataset contains Potentially Avoidable Antibiotic Prescribing observed and risk-adjusted rates for child Medicaid enrollees by provider county beginning in 2010.

Potentially Avoidable Antibiotic Prescriptions are antibiotic prescriptions filled for the treatment of acute respiratory infections for which antibiotics are not indicated, contributing to bacterial drug resistance. Index visits for acute respiratory infections and corresponding prescription fills were identified through the use of previously published methods.

The rates were calculated using Medicaid outpatient claims and encounters, and prescription drug data.

The observed and risk adjusted rates are presented by provider county (including a statewide total).

This dataset contains Potentially Avoidable Antibiotic Prescribing observed and risk-adjusted rates for adult Medicaid enrollees by provider county beginning in 2010.

Potentially Avoidable Antibiotic Prescriptions are antibiotic prescriptions filled for the treatment of acute respiratory infections for which antibiotics are not indicated, contributing to bacterial drug resistance. Index visits for acute respiratory infections and corresponding prescription fills were identified through the use of previously published methods.

The rates were calculated using Medicaid outpatient claims and encounters, and prescription drug data.

The observed and risk adjusted rates are presented by provider county (including a statewide total).

New York State Baby Names are aggregated and displayed by the year, county or borough where the mother resided as stated on a New York State or New York City (NYC) birth certificate. The frequency of the Baby Name is listed if there are 5 or more of the same baby name in a county outside of NYC, or 10 or more of the same baby name in a NYC borough.

The primary purpose for the Provider Network Data System is to collect data needed to evaluate the provider networks including physicians, hospitals, labs, home health agencies, durable medical equipment providers, etc., for all types of health plans in New York State. Beginning in 2017, the PNDS includes Medicaid Managed Care (MMC), HIV Special Need Plans (SNP), Health and Recovery Plans (HARP), Child Health Plus (CHP), Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), Non-PACE Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) plans, Qualified Health Plans (QHP), Essential Plans (EP), and commercial plans (commercial plan reporting will be incomplete until Q2 2017). This dataset reflects individual provider data. Provider Network Data System information is self-reported by health plans. The PNDS data dictionary can be found at http://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/managed_care/docs/dictionary.pdf . To use the NYS Provider & Health Plan Look-Up Tool, click on the following link, https://pndslookup.health.ny.gov/ .

The primary purpose for the Provider Network Data System is to collect data needed to evaluate the provider networks including physicians, hospitals, labs, home health agencies, durable medical equipment providers, etc., for all types of health plans in New York State. Beginning in 2017, the PNDS includes Medicaid Managed Care (MMC), HIV Special Need Plans (SNP), Health and Recovery Plans (HARP), Child Health Plus (CHP), Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), Non-PACE Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) plans, Qualified Health Plans (QHP), Essential Plans (EP), and commercial plans. This dataset reflects institutional provider data. Provider Network Data System information is self-reported by health plans. The PNDS data dictionary can be found at http://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/managed_care/docs/dictionary.pdf . To use the NYS Provider & Health Plan Look-Up Tool, click on the following link: https://pndslookup.health.ny.gov/ .

This dataset includes all animals submitted to the rabies laboratory for testing. It includes the total number of submissions, submissions per county, type of animal submitted, and total number of positive specimens.

This dataset includes all animals submitted to the Rabies Laboratory for testing across New York state, including the total number of submissions, submissions per county, type of animal submitted, and total number of positive specimens. This does not include New York City submissions. To view the published rabies reports on the Health Department's website, visit https://www.wadsworth.org/programs/id/rabies/reports.

This dataset includes weekly counts of laboratory-confirmed influenza (flu) cases, by county and influenza type, going back to the 2009-10 season. The primary goal of this dataset is to provide users timely information about local influenza activity throughout the current influenza season. Although each influenza season is unique, historical data is also provided for trend comparison.

Cases are included that meet the New York State Department of Health’s (NYSDOH) standardized case definition, i.e., a positive result on any of the following influenza laboratory tests:
• Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests (RIDT)
• Immunofluorescence assays (DFA and IFA)
• Rapid Molecular Assays
• Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
• Other Nucleic Acid Amplification tests
• Viral Culture
Please see the overview document for more details about NYSDOH’s influenza case definition. Cases reported during the CDC-defined influenza surveillance season (week 40-week 20 of the next calendar year; October through mid-May) are included. For more information see: http://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/influenza/surveillance/.

The Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) Inpatient De-identified downloadable file contains discharge level detail on patient characteristics, diagnoses, treatments, services and charges. This data file contains basic record level detail for the discharge. The de-identified data file does not contain data that is protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA. The health information is not individually identifiable; all data elements considered identifiable have been redacted. For example, the direct identifiers regarding a date have the day and month portion of the date removed.

The Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) Inpatient De-identified File contains discharge level detail on patient characteristics, diagnoses, treatments, services, and charges. This data file contains basic record level detail for the discharge. The de-identified data file does not contain data that is protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA. The health information is not individually identifiable; all data elements considered identifiable have been redacted. For example, the direct identifiers regarding a date have the day and month portion of the date removed.