UIC Library News » State Snapshots http://rivendell.lib.uic.edu/news Library News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:40:22 +0000 en hourly 1 2008 State Snapshots Available http://rivendell.lib.uic.edu/news/2009/07/02/2008-state-snapshots-available/ http://rivendell.lib.uic.edu/news/2009/07/02/2008-state-snapshots-available/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:51:49 +0000 Rebecca http://rivendell.lib.uic.edu/news/?p=1632 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).

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