AHRQ releases annual report on health care quality, equity
Life expectancy in the United States is than in other developed countries, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality鈥檚 . The annual report also found COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in 2020 behind heart disease and cancer. The report stated a shortage of primary care health professionals compromises access to services in more than 60% of U.S. counties. This year鈥檚 report includes data on maternal health; child and adolescent mental health; substance use disorders; and oral health. (AHRQ , 11/15/22)