HCUP Fast Stats Resources

HCUP has various resources available for researching hospital care.

HCUPnet is an interactive online tool that provides access to national and State-level health statistics and information on hospital inpatient, emergency department, and ambulatory surgery utilization through a step-by-step query process.

HCUP Statistical Briefs provide simple descriptive statistics on selected topics with explanatory text. Statistical Briefs are static reports while Fast Stats will be updated on a regular basis.

The HCUP Central Distributor facilitates the purchase of HCUP Nationwide and State Databases for researchers who have a specific topic of interest.

The HCUP User Support website includes information on the HCUP databases, tools, software, reports, news, events, and technical assistance.