Overview
The Health Council regularly receives and analyzes data from health system stakeholders as part of a particular request, our routine system review processes or regulatory processes (hereinafter collectively referred to as requests). For consistency, we use our Data Analytics Flow Chart to determine the appropriate analysis to be conducted, and we follow the steps provided in the Data Analytics Procedure to conduct the analysis.
If you have any questions or wish clarification, please email data@healthcouncil.bm
Please note:
- Analytics are acknowledged and where applicable, conducted, in the order that requests are received.
- Given the estimated time frames for the more complex requests, annual analytics maximums are as follows: 1 HNA, 4 HTAs, 2 data analyses.
- Following receipt of a request, the requester will be notified of the estimated start date and completion time for their specific request and any changes to that anticipated timeline will be communicated directly with the requester.
- Progress with ongoing analytics can be viewed under “Analytics Progress Tracker” in the drop-down boxes below.
Data Analytics Procedure
View ProcedureAnalysis Selection Flow Chart (also embedded in the Procedure)
View Flow ChartData Analytics Request Form
Submit a RequestTypes of Analytics
Analytics are used to evaluate Bermuda’s health system. There are three levels of analyses:
- Basic data on utilization and expenditure. (Estimated Completion: 1.5 to 2 weeks)
- Complex analytics incorporating multiple data sets. (Estimated Completion: 2 to 3 weeks)
- Primary data collection/research. (Estimated Completion: 1 to 3 months)
HNAs are used to evaluate current health status, behaviors, and service utilization patterns in Bermuda’s population. There are three levels of HNAs:
- Simple HNA: Basic overview of population health using basic demographic and disease data, ideal for rapid assessments or emergencies. (Estimated Completion: 3 to 6 months)
- Moderate HNA: A more in-depth analysis of population health by incorporating additional data and stakeholder input, supporting targeted health initiatives and medium-term planning. (Estimated Completion: 6 to 9 months)
- Comprehensive HNA: Delivers a thorough, strategic assessment to support national health planning, policy reform, and resource distribution by identifying systemic gaps and disparities. (Estimated Completion: 12 months)
HTAs are used to evaluate health technologies or interventions. There are three levels of HTAs:
- Simple HTA: A basic assessment of safety, effectiveness, and upfront cost for low-risk, well-established technologies, aiding quick decisions. (Estimated Completion: 3 to 6 months)
- Moderate HTA: A broader analysis that includes long-term value, ethics, and integration for moderately complex, costly or disruptive technologies. (Estimated Completion: 6 to 9 months)
- Comprehensive HTA: A detailed evaluation covering clinical, economic, ethical, and system impacts for high-cost, complex technologies. (Estimated Completion: 12 months)
Research & Reports
Actuarial Reports are prepared to review the existing Standard Health Benefit (SHB) and associated Standard Premium Rate (SPR), and to make recommendations for necessary actuarial changes to both. As part of the 2022-2027 Bermuda Health Strategy goal of achieving universal health coverage (UHC), work has been ongoing to determine an appropriate set of core benefits for Bermuda’s population that will ultimately replace SHB. As such, changes to SHB and the SPR have remained relatively stable while actuarial resources have shifted toward supporting UHC initiatives.
The Health Council regularly collects valuable heath system data, and analyzes and reports on trends and observations. Analytics may be initiated by stakeholder request, through registration and licensing processes or simply based on what we have observed as ‘of interest’ at the time. For transparency, we share the progress of ongoing analytics below.
Completed analytics including briefs and detailed reports, can be found here.
Health Needs Assessment (A)
Health Technology Assessment (A)
Health Technology Assessment (B)
Health Technology Assessment (C)
Health Technology Assessment (D)
Data Analytics (A)
Sorry, No reports here.
Annual Reports summarize the progress made with achieving the annual corporate deliverables for the most recently completed fiscal year.
Fact Sheets provide brief summaries on health system issues and health system hot topics.
Standard Premium Rates – 2016 to Present
Update Brief: 2018/19 Standard Premium Rate
2019/20 Standard Premium Rate
Innovation in Hospital Financing
Bermuda’s Health Care Cost Curve
2018 Issue Brief: Patient Subsidies
2018 Standard Premium Rate (SPR) Recommendation Brief
2018 Issue Brief: Dialysis
Exploring Alternative Payment Mechanisms
2017 Employers’ Compliance Summary
Understanding Standard Health Benefit
National Health Accounts (NHA) track money flowing into and around the health system. The data used to develop NHA is collected from various external stakeholders and is analyzed using a standard framework for tracking resources which allows us to compare ourselves with OECD countries.
2019-2023 National Health Accounts Data
The data represents finance and expenditure for the fiscal year ending 31st March 2019 (FYE19) to 31st March 2023 (FYE23).
2018 National Health Accounts Data
The data represents finance and expenditure for the fiscal year ending 31st March 2018 (FYE18).
2017 National Health Accounts Data
The data represents finance and expenditure for the fiscal year ending 31st March 2017 (FYE17).
Health Professional Statutory Bodies submit annual reports on registration data to the Ministry responsible for Health, and prior to 2020 would submit annual self-assessments of the performance of their functions, to the Health Council. In 2020, the role of Registrar for 5 of the 7 Statutory Bodies transitioned to the Health Council which allowed for reporting of data collected directly by the Registrar, thus publication of the annual Registrar’s Reports.
The following links provide information about health services, people or programmes in Bermuda based on data received by the Health Council. When reviewing the data, please note (1) the specific period to which the data relates, (2) the intended application of the data, and (3) whether the application of the data is recommended or required.
- Full CPT Codes (Medical) – Recommended Fee Schedule
- Medical & Dental Charges – Required where the applicable service is covered under a health insurance policy (coming soon)
Data not sourced by the Health Council but relevant for health system research and reporting can be found below.