The Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ) has released its 2021 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report, which details the state of health care quality and disparities in the United States. The report identifies improvements in HIV and colon cancer care, nursing home care and medication prescribing to older adults. It notes that the number of people covered by health insurance and those who have a usual source of health care have increased significantly. The report also indicates that there is more to do to address disparities in care, substance abuse and mental health issues. Click here to access the report.
