Comparing a Data Entry Tool to Provider Insights Alone for Assessment of COVID-19 Hospitalization Risk: Pilot Matched Cohort Comparison Study.

Background: In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, necessitating an understanding of factors influencing severe disease outcomes. High COVID-19 hospitalization rates underscore the need for robust risk prediction tools to determine estimated risk for future hospitalization for outpatients with COVID-19. We introduced the "COVID-19 Risk Tier Assessment Tool" (CRTAT), designed to enhance clinical decision-making for outpatients.