CIHIs

CIHI stands for the Canadian Institute for Health Information. It is an independent, not-for-profit organization mandated by the federal, provincial, and territorial governments to provide comparable and uninterrupted information on the health of Canadians and the health system. CIHI collects, analyzes, and disseminates health-related data and information.

The institute's work supports health system decision-making, research, and public accountability. CIHI collects data from a wide range of sources, including hospitals, provincial and territorial ministries of health, and other health organizations. This data covers various aspects of the health system, such as health services utilization, health expenditures, and health outcomes.

CIHI's key activities include developing and managing health databases, producing statistical reports and analyses, and creating health indicators. These products and services help policymakers, health professionals, researchers, and the public understand health trends, identify areas for improvement, and measure the performance of the health system. CIHI's commitment to data quality and comparability ensures that its information is reliable and useful across Canada.