Cardiovascular treatment

Percentage of hospital patients with heart attack given fibrinolytic medication within 30 minutes of arrival, 2005-2015 Enhanced adherence to recommended care among cardiovascular disease patients could potentially result in improved health outcomes. Source: AHRQ NHQDR data

Preventable hospital admissions

Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) in acute care hospitals, by Standardized Infection Ratio (SIR), 2015-2021 The rate of hospital admissions for specific acute illnesses and chronic conditions that could have been potentially avoided through outpatient primary care is under scrutiny. Notes: CLABSI: Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection. CAUTI: Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection. SSI: Surgical Site […]

Readmissions

Percent of inpatient readmissions within 30 days of an acute hospital stay, among Medicare beneficiaries 65 and older, 2007-2019 While complete prevention may not be possible, elevated readmission rates within 30 days of a hospital stay may indicate inadequate transitional care for patients after discharge. It’s worth noting that the data used for this evaluation […]

Diabetes treatment

Percentage of adults aged 18 years or older with diagnosed diabetes reporting any diabetes medication use (pills, insulin, or both), by sex, 2000-2019 Enhanced adherence to recommended care and appropriate self-care practices among diabetes patients could potentially result in better health outcomes. Source: KFF analysis of CDC Diabetes Atlas Data

Low-risk cesarean section

Cesarean deliveries per 100 low-risk births, 2010-2020 A cesarean delivery is classified as low-risk when a single infant is born head-first at full term to a mother who hasn’t previously given birth. However, it’s important to note that performing low-risk cesarean sections is deemed as inappropriate care. Source: KFF analysis of National Center for Health […]