2021 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report
For the 19th year, 大象视频is reporting on healthcare quality and disparities. The annual National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report is mandated by Congress to provide a comprehensive overview of the quality of healthcare received by the general U.S. population and disparities in care experienced by different racial and socioeconomic groups. The report is produced with the help of an Interagency Work Group led by AHRQ.
Introduction
The National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report assesses the performance of our healthcare system and identifies areas of strengths and weaknesses, as well as disparities, for access to healthcare and quality of healthcare. Quality is described in terms of six priorities: patient safety, person-centered care, care coordination, effective treatment, healthy living, and care affordability. The report is based on more than 250 measures of quality and disparities covering a broad array of healthcare services and settings.
Report Files
大象视频no longer offers print copies of the report, but the files are set up for two-sided color printing and may be downloaded free of charge. If you have questions about printing or copying, contact AskAHRQ@ahrq.hhs.gov.
- Introduction and Methods (PDF, 2 MB)
- Executive Summary (PDF, 291 KB)
- Report (PDF, 8 MB)
- Appendixes (PDF, 922 KB)
- Appendix A. Data Sources Used for 2021 Report.
- Appendix B. Definitions and Abbreviations Used in 2021 Report.
- Appendix C. Measures Used in the 2021 State Maps.
- Disparities data tables (PDF, 2.6 MB)
- Data Sources (PDF, 990 KB)
- Measure Specifications (PDF, 2.6 MB)
- Additional Methods Information:
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- Detailed Methods for the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (PDF, 438 KB).
