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AHRQ Research Data Infographics

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) produces evidence to make healthcare safer, higher quality, more accessible, equitable, and affordable. As part of that mission, AHRQ focuses on data and analytics to help healthcare decision makers understand how the U.S. healthcare system is working and where there are opportunities for improvement. The data infographics depicted below are based on AHRQ data publications and are available for use in presentations, briefings, media outreach and other communications. AHRQ also offers interactive data visualizations that feature its data and Data Tools for exploring data sources in-depth.

2024

In-Hospital Maternal Deaths by Race/Ethnicity

In-Hospital Maternal Deaths by Race/Ethnicity

AHRQ Report on Healthcare Algorithms

COVID-19’s Impact on Dental Emergency Department Visits

Hospital Costs for Treat-and-Release Emergency Department Visits, 2020

Electronic Nicotine Product Use by Race/Ethnicity, 2021

Opioid Prescription Fills Among Older Adults, 2020-2021

2023

Opioid Fills Among Older Adults by Income

Diseases With the Largest Shares of 30-Day Readmissions, 2020

Hospital Admission Versus Readmission Costs, 2020

Adult Opioid Fills by Race

Expenditures for COVID-19 Care in 2020

Heart Failure Admissions Down but Hospital Deaths Higher in First Year of COVID-19

COVID-19’s Impact on Medical Visits in 2020

Benefits of Postpartum Care

Hypertension Monitoring for Postpartum Patients

2019 Newborn and Neonate Hospital Stays

Most Common Comorbidities Associated With Inpatient Stays

Top Five Conditions Most Often Misdiagnosed in Emergency Departments

New AHRQ Report Compares Early Stage Breast Cancer Radiotherapy Approaches

Spending for Commonly Treated Conditions Among Older Adults

Telehealth’s Potential To Benefit Rural Healthcare Delivery (2)

Telehealth’s Potential To Benefit Rural Healthcare Delivery (1)

Top Three Commonly Treated Conditions Among Older Adults

2022

New Evidence Report on Treatments for Infantile Epilepsies

Opioid Use Among Non-Elderly Adults, by Health Status

Conditions Among Highest Healthcare Spenders

AHRQ Report Proposes Framework to Assess Mental Health Apps

State Variations in Inpatient Stays for Substance Use Disorders

Opioid Prescriptions Among Elderly Adults By Income Level

Treatment of Mental Disorders

Treatment of Mental Disorders

Eye Surgeries at Hospital-Owned Facilities

Eye Surgeries at Hospital-Owned Facilities

Frequency and Cost of Operating Room Procedures

Frequency and Cost of Operating Room Procedures

2021

New Research From AHRQ: Are Cannabis-Based Products Effective in Treating Chronic Pain?

New Research From AHRQ: Are Cannabis-Based Products Effective in Treating Chronic Pain?

Costs for Spine Fusions

Costs for Spine Fusions

Frequency of Cesarean Sections

Frequency of Cesarean Sections

Adult Hospital Readmissions in 2018

Adult Hospital Readmissions in 2018

All-Cause Readmissions for Sickle Cell Trait/Anemia

All-Cause Readmissions for Sickle Cell Trait/Anemia

Private-Sector Healthcare Premiums From 2019 to 2020

Private-Sector Healthcare Premiums From 2019 to 2020

All-Cause Readmissions for Septicemia

All-Cause Readmissions for Septicemia

More Opioid-Related Emergency Visits, No Change in Illicit Drug Use Treatment

More Opioid-Related Emergency Visits, No Change in Illicit Drug Use Treatment

In-Hospital Mortality Rates Related to Diabetes

Drawing of a hospital with statistics on 2018 in-hospital mortality rates among adults aged 18 to 64 years; Type 2 diabetes, 41 deaths per 10,000 stays; Type 1 diabetes, 20 deaths per 10,000 stays

Hospitalizations for Diabetes

More than 8 million hospital stays in 2018 involved Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, of which Type 2 diabetes accounted for 95 percent of them.

Drugs to Treat COVID

Drugs to Treat COVID

Most Prevalent Conditions Requiring Hospitalization

Bar chart showing the top five conditions requiring hospitalization.

People Purchasing Antidepressants

Drawing showing number of adults purchasing at least one antidepressant prescription: women, 2013, 22.2 million, 2018, 25.4 million; men, 2013, 10.4 million, 2018, 12 million

Medicaid Coverage of Mental and Substance Use Disorder Emergency Department Visits

Medicaid Coverage of Mental and Substance Use Disorder Emergency Department Visits

Emergency Department Care Related to Suicidal Ideation or Attempt

Emergency Department Care Related to Suicidal Ideation or Attempt

Hospitalizations 2017

Diagram showing hospitalizations in 2017.

Rates of Emergency Department Care Related to Suicidal Ideation or Attempt

Diagram showing emergency department visits per 100,000 people related to suicidal ideation or attempt: Males, 528; Females, 445.

Paid Sick Leave and Union Status

Paid Sick Leave and Union Status

Emergency Department Visits Related to Flu and Flu-like Illnesses, by Race

Emergency Department Visits Related to Flu and Flu-like Illnesses, by Race

Antipsychotic Prescriptions

Antipsychotic Prescriptions

Paid Sick Leave Among Racial/Ethnic Groups

Paid Sick Leave Among Racial/Ethnic Groups

Emergency Department Visits Related to Flu and Flu-like Illnesses, by Age Group

Emergency Department Visits Related to Flu and Flu-like Illnesses, by Age Group

Reduced Median Annual Spending for Retail Drugs by People Under Age 65

Reduced Median Annual Spending for Retail Drugs by People Under Age 65

Antidepressant Prescriptions

Antidepressant Prescriptions

Potentially Preventable Pediatric Hospital Stays

Potentially Preventable Pediatric Hospital Stays

Most Common Cause of Injuries Treated in Emergency Departments

Most Common Cause of Injuries Treated in Emergency Departments

Costs of Emergency Department Visits By Age

Costs of Emergency Department Visits By Age

Prevalence and Cost of Heart Disease

Prevalence and Cost of Heart Disease

Declining Hospital Costs for Seniors with Traditional Medicare

2020

Heart Failure: Most Common and Expensive Reason for Preventable Hospital Stays

Heart Failure: Most Common and Expensive Reason for Preventable Hospital Stays

Opioid Outpatient Prescriptions Dispensed to Adults, 2017

Opioid Outpatient Prescriptions Dispensed to Adults, 2017

Opioid Outpatient Prescriptions Expenses Among Adults, 2017

Opioid Outpatient Prescriptions Expenses Among Adults, 2017

Outpatient Expenses for Adults with Opioid Prescriptions, 2017

Outpatient Expenses for Adults with Opioid Prescriptions, 2017

Total Outpatient Prescriptions Expenses for Adults with Opioid Prescriptions

Total Outpatient Prescriptions Expenses for Adults with Opioid Prescriptions

Emergency Department Visits, 2017

Emergency Department Visits, 2017

Receiving Courtesy and Respect From Home Health Providers, by Race, 2017

Receiving Courtesy and Respect From Home Health Providers, by Race, 2017

People Who Spent the Least for Healthcare in 2017

People Who Spent the Least for Healthcare in 2017

People Who Spent the Most for Healthcare in 2017

People Who Spent the Most for Healthcare in 2017

Causes of Hospital Stays for Traumatic Brain Injury in 2017

Causes of Hospital Stays for Traumatic Brain Injury in 2017

High Healthcare Spending in 2017

High Healthcare Spending in 2017

Sports-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries Among Children

Sports-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries Among Children, 2017

Inpatient Hospitalizations Involving Influenza, 2006-2016

Inpatient Hospitalizations (in Thousands) Involving Influenza, 2006-2016

Treat and Release Emergency Department Visits Involving Influenza, 2006-2016

Treat and Release Emergency Department Visits Involving Influenza, 2006-2016

Emergency Department Visits for Mental and Substance Use Disorders in 2017

Emergency Department Visits for Mental and Substance Use Disorders in 2017

Increase in Hospital Inpatient Stays for Opioid Use Disorders and Endocarditis

Increase in Hospital Inpatient Stays for Opioid Use Disorders and Endocarditis, 2016

Dramatic Rise in Opioid-Related Deaths, Especially Among Blacks

Link to Dramatic Rise in Opioid-Related Deaths, Especially Among Blacks

Why Hospitals Value PSOs

Link to Why Hospitals Value PSOs

2019

Anemia in Hemodialysis Patients Worse Among Blacks

Link to Anemia in Hemodialysis Patients Worse Among Blacks

HRSA's Health Center Program Making Progress on Blood Pressure Control

Link to infographic: HRSA's Health Center Program Making Progress on Blood Pressure Control

Flu's Annual Impact

Link to infographic: Flu's Annual Impact

U.S. adults who use opioids for chronic pain, 2013-2015

Link to infographic: U.S. adults who use opioids for chronic pain, 2013-2015

Average private-sector employer-sponsored health insurance premiums, 2018

Link to infographic: Average private-sector employer-sponsored health insurance premiums, 2018

Health insurance eligibility rates for private-sector employees increased in 2018, but take-up rates declined

Link to infographic: Health insurance eligibility rates for private-sector employees increased in 2018, but take-up rates declined

Number of Newborns with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Continued To Increase Through 2016

Link to infographic: Number of Newborns with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Continued To Increase Through 2016

Use of Clinical Preventive Services in the United States

Link to infographic: Use of Clinical Preventive Services in the United States.

More adults report always being asked to teach back providers' instructions

Link to infographic: More adults report always being asked to teach back providers' instructions.

Declines in Hospital-Acquired Conditions

Link to infographic: Declines in Hospital-Acquired Conditions

Opioid-related Hospitalizations in 2016 Involving Women Who Were Pregnant or Giving Birth

Link to infographic: Opioid-related hospitalizations in 2016 involving women who were pregnant or giving birth

2018

Hospital Admissions for Uncontrolled Diabetes Improving Among American Indians and Alaska Natives

Link to infographic: Decline in hospital admissions for diabetes among American Indians and Alaska Natives

Substance-Related Inpatient Stays Across U.S. States and Counties

Link to infographic: Substance-Related Inpatient Stays Across U.S. States and Counties

Minority Women Have Smaller Babies

Link to infographic: Minority Women Have Smaller Babies

More Babies Born Dependent on Opioids

Link to Infographic More Babies Born Dependent on Opioids

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Rates Per 1,000 Births by Race/Ethnicity, 2015 (Q1-Q3)

Link to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Rates Per 1000 Births by Race/Ethnicity, 2015 (Q1 to Q3)

Non-Elderly Use of Opioids, 2015-2016

Link to Non-Elderly Use of Opioids, 2015-2016

Health Care Quality: How Does Your State Compare?

Health Care Quality

Opioids’ Impact on Seniors

Opioids’ Impact on Seniors

Complications During Labor and Delivery

Complications During Labor and Delivery

Benefits Associated with Moms Who Breastfeed

Benefits Associated with Moms Who Breastfeed

Factors That May Help Moms Breastfeed Longer

Factors That May Help Moms Breastfeed Longer

Declines in Hospital-Acquired Conditions from 2014 to 2016

Declines in Hospital- Acquired Conditions from 2014 to 2016

Physicians and Hospitals in U.S. Health Systems, 2016

Physicians and Hospitals in U.S. Health Systems, 2016

Patient Safety Issues in Primary Care Are Real

Image of infographic showing patient safety problems such as diagnostic and medication errors

HAC National Scorecard 2014-16

Link to infographic: HAC National Scorecard 2014-16

2017

Health Care Quality: How Does Your State Compare?

Health Care Quality: How Does Your State Compare?

Women Have Higher Rates of Opioid-Related Hospitalizations in Most States

Women have higher rates of opioid-related hospitalizations in most states.

AHRQ's EvidenceNOW: Setting the Target for Improving Heart Health in America

AHRQ's EvidenceNOW: Setting the Target for Improving Heart Health in America

2016 and Earlier

Rates of Opioid-Related Hospital Stays: How States Compared in 2014

Title: Opioids' Burden on Hospital Care: A State-by-State Comparison.

Patients Safer as Hospital-Acquired Conditions Decline

Title: Patients Safer as Hospital-Acquired Conditions Decline.

AHRQ Report Confirms Fewer Americans Lack Health Insurance

AHRQ Report Confirms Fewer Americans Lack Health Insurance. Select here for full expanded image.

Sharp Rise in Double Mastectomies

Sharp Rise in Double Mastectomies. Select here for full expanded image.

Patients Safer as Hospital-Acquired Conditions Decline

Link to Infographic - Patients Safer as Hospital-Acquired Conditions Decline

Comparison of the 50 States and the District of Columbia Across All Health Care Quality Measures

Link to Infographic - Comparison of the 50 States and District of Columbia across all Health Care Quality Measures

Increased Newborn and Mother Hospital Stays

Link to Infographic. Increased Newborn and Mother Hospital Stays

Statin Use in U.S. Adults Doubles

Link to Infographic - Statin Use in U.S. Adults Doubles in 10 Years

Hospital Readmissions for Psychiatric Conditions

Link to Infographic - Hospital Readmissions for Psychiatric Conditions

Inpatient vs. Outpatient Surgeries

Link to Infographic - Inpatient Versus Outpatient Surgeries in U.S. Hospitals

Opioid Overuse on the Rise: More Widespread Across the United States

Link to Infographic - Opioid Overuse on the Rise; More Widespread Across the U.S.

Hospital Readmissions

Link to Infographic - Hospital Readmissions: Not Just a Problem for Medicare

Percent Change in Single and Family Premiums for Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance

Link to Infographic - Percent Change in Single and Family Premiums for Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance

Growing Pain of Spinal Stenosis

Link to Infographic - The Growing Pain of Spinal Stenosis

Adverse Drug Events Occurring in U.S. Hospitals

Link to Infographic - Adverse Drug Events Occurring in U.S. Hospitals

Top Five Most Expensive Conditions Treated in U.S. Hospitals

Link to Infographic - The Top Five Most Expensive Conditions Treated in U.S. Hospitals

30-Day Readmission Rates to U.S. Hospitals

Link to Infographic - 30-Day Readmission Rates to U.S. Hospitals

Page last reviewed February 2025

Page originally created August 2018

Internet Citation: Data Infographics. Content last reviewed February 2025. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD.
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