A new website by the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), offers users a resource for information on hospitals and other health provider charges and activities. South Carolina Health Data (schealthdata.org) was launched in January 2014 with information on profitability, expenses, and pay for top staff. Later this year, the website aims to empower consumers by posting payment data for common hospital procedures.
The site is a result of collaboration among state agencies and groups, including the South Carolina Office of Research and Statistics, the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority, and the South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA). Financial data comes from hospital reports to the agency, other internal reports, hospital websites, and the United States Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Currently the site is designed for users to search for a particular hospital or health service, or retrieve a list by zip code, map or several other designations. Individual reports include complete address, overall facility information, and links to financial or other reports. Other resources include news articles and links to other sites and a glossary of hospital and medical care terms.
