Case Mix Index Trends by County: Patient Complexity Analysis (2003-2009) #1937252 (License: Personal Use)

This grouped bar chart displays the Case Mix Index (CMI) for patient complexity across Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego from fiscal years 2003-04 through 2008-09. Each color represents a fiscal year, with a horizontal reference line at CMI = 1.0 denoting average complexity. Los Angeles and San Diego consistently exceed average complexity, especially in later years, while Irvine shows relatively lower values.

Used in healthcare analytics dashboards, hospital administration reports, or public health policy briefs to illustrate regional variations in patient acuity and resource needs. Matches user intent for benchmarking, strategic planning, or comparative performance analysis among health systems.