Technical notes for the HCAI Healthcare Payments Data (HPD) Snapshot (2018-2021)

HPD Snapshot Technical Notes (2018-2021 Data)

Healthcare Payments Data Snapshot

Drug Name

The 12-month calendar year used for the reporting period.

Reporting Year

The type of drug (e.g., respiratory agents, enzyme inhibitors) associated with the NDC .

Drug Class

Indicates if the drug dispensed is branded or a generic based on the NDC.

Brand/Generic

Payers are the companies, programs, and organizations that oversee insurance plans and reimburse healthcare providers. Commercial, Medi-Cal, and Medicare are the three main types of payers.

HPD Snapshot Technical Notes (2018-2021 Data)

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Dataset Name