Veterans Prosthetics Patient Database with Cost and Treatment Data

A central database tracks prosthetic device provision and associated costs for patients within the Veterans Health Administration. Data is updated quarterly and used for financial and clinical oversight of the national Prosthetics and Sensory Aids program. The system provides detailed and summary reports by station and Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN).

Use Cases

• Analyze Prosthetic treatment patterns and date of provision across different Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs).
• Compare vendor and purchasing agent information against cost data to assess procurement efficiency.
• Monitor patient eligibility and patient information to identify trends in prosthetic service utilization.
• Track average cost data over time to support budget management and contracting decisions.

Strengths

• Data is updated quarterly, providing regular refreshes.
• Sourced from the Department of Veterans Affairs, an authoritative origin for veteran healthcare data.
• Supports oversight at local, regional (VISN), and national management levels.

Limitations

• The specific number of patient records (rows) and data fields (columns) is unknown.
• Sample data and file formats are unavailable for preview, hindering initial assessment.
• Data coverage is limited to patients within the Veterans Health Administration system.

Provenance

Source

Department of Veterans Affairs

Collection Method

Data recorded at each VHA facility, rolled up and transmitted to a central warehouse (Corporate Data Warehouse).

Freshness

Updated quarterly; last metadata update was 2025-08-02.

Geography

United States (Veterans Health Administration facilities)