2019 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report
For the 17th year in a row, AHRQ 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
AHRQ 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 Doreen Bonnett at 301-427-1899 or doreen.bonnett@ahrq.hhs.gov.
- Introduction and Methods (PDF, 1 MB)
- Executive Summary (Powerpoint, 2.5 MB) (PDF, 950 KB)
- Report and Appendixes A and B (PDF, 3.9 MB)
- Appendix A. Data Sources Used for 2019 Report
- Appendix B. Definitions and Abbreviations Used in 2019 Report
- Quality Trends data tables (PDF, 848 KB)
- Disparities data tables (PDF, 2.9 MB)
- Data Sources (PDF, 433 KB)
- Measure Specifications (PDF, 4 MB)
- Additional Methods Information
Related Data and Tools
Old Reports
- 2018 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report
- 2017 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report
- 2016 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report
- 2015 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report and 5th Anniversary Update on the National Quality Strategy
- National Healthcare Quality & Disparities Report, 2014
- National Healthcare Disparities Report, 2013
- National Healthcare Quality Report, 2013
- National Healthcare Disparities Report, 2012
- National Healthcare Quality Report, 2012
- National Healthcare Disparities Report, 2011
- National Healthcare Quality Report, 2011
- National Healthcare Disparities Report, 2010
- National Healthcare Quality Report, 2010