Data and Information Quality

Our Data and Information Quality Program is recognized internationally for its comprehensiveness and high standards . We work with our data suppliers and users to ensure we continue to be a trusted source of health information that meets the broadening needs of our stakeholders.

In addition to the resources below, key reference information about CIHI’s data sources and indicators is available.

Resources

Information Quality Framework
Data Source Assessment Tool
Information Quality Video

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FAQ

Data Quality by Data Holding

Narrow the search results below by using the drop-down menu to choose a data holding, or use the search bar for more freedom. You can also sort results by year.

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Data holding	Title	Year Sort ascending	Description
	Canadian Coding Standards Evolution Chronicle	2022	This document provides a comprehensive listing of the changes to the Canadian Coding Standards from 2001 to 2022.
NPDB	National Physician Database Data Release, 2020–2021 — Methodology Notes	2022	Learn about payments to physicians, services provided and utilization. Data goes back to 1996–1997.
	Supply, Distribution and Migration of Physicians in Canada, 2021 — Methodology Notes	2022	Learn about the methods used in data analysis, including comparability and data quality notes, for the supply of physicians in Canada.