This graphics collection Examine five types of indicators: treatment results, supply of appropriate treatment, patient safety, preventive services and the capacity of the health system and labor shortages.
The measurement of the quality of health care is complex: a large number of measures are used to monitor the performance of the health system because there is no singular definition of quality, and the data is often limited and delayed. Although no single indicator represents overall quality, the identification of common trends can help determine whether the American health care system improves or decreases over time and identify the areas to be improved.
The collection of graphics is part of the PETERSON-KFF health system trackerAn online information center dedicated to monitoring and evaluating the performance of the American health system.