The 2008 State Snapshots gives state specific information on overall health care quality. The information for each state shows the strengths and weaknesses and suggestions for improvement in the following categories:
- Acute, Chronic, and Preventive Care
- Settings of Care such as Hospitals and Nursing Homes
- Care by Clinical Area in areas such as Cancer, Diabetes, and Maternal and Child Health
- Focus on Clinical Preventive Services, Disparities, and Healthy People State 2010
The information is based on data collected for the National Healthcare Quality Report (NHQR).
