National Perinatal Information Center

The NPIC/QAS is a 22-year old non-profit company located in Providence, RI with expertise in the analysis of large data sets, development of comparative benchmarking quality and utilization reports, evaluation of direct service programs, and project consultation and management.

What services does NPIC/QAS provide?

A core business of NPIC/QAS is data analysis, comparative reporting and related services for member hospitals and military treatment facilities. In addition to the unique Perinatal Center Data Base (PCDB), NPIC/QAS has a range of capability in consultation, facilitation, program management, survey development and the product support.
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Who uses NPIC/QAS services and information?

The NPIC/QAS services are directed toward senior hospital management, clinical department directors, quality assurance and risk management directors, managed care contractors, federal, state and private agencies and foundations

Who are members of NPIC/QAS?

The NPIC/QAS membership includes perinatal centers across the country and military treatment facilities worldwide.

What information is available to members?

NPIC/QAS members receive quarterly comparative financial, clinical and quality reports comparing their data to a peer sub-group and the Perinatal Center Data Base (PCDB). Comparative reports assist hospital management to improve the delivery of services and identify and isolate key areas for management’s focus. In addition, members can request custom analyses and have access to collaborative studies.
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How can I participate in the Perinatal Center Data Base (PCDB)?

As a member of NPIC/QAS, your hospital’s financial and clinical discharge data will be included in the Perinatal Center Data Base (PCDB) and you will receive quarterly reports comparing your data to a peer sub-group and the Perinatal Center Data Base.
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How can I receive additional information about NPIC/QAS services?

You can request additional information about any of NPIC/QAS's services in the following ways:
     Submit a request for additional information.
     Send us an email.
      Call our office and we will direct your request to the appropriate staff person