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121. Part 2: Trends in Priorities of the Heckler Report—Care for Cardiovascular Diseases | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/2014chartbooks/hispanichealth/part2-cvd.html
     May 01, 2018 - Hispanics and Whites had similar rates of admission for congestive heart failure. … Hispanics and Whites had similar rates of receipt of fibrinolytic medication for heart attack. … Note: For this measure, lower rates are better. White and Black are non-Hispanic. … From 2002 to 2007, rates of admission for congestive heart failure were higher among Hispanic patients … Note: For this measure, lower rates are better.

122. Saving Lives and Saving Money: Hospital-Acquired Conditions Update | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/pfp/2014-final.html
     January 01, 2018 - the 4 years (2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014) relative to the number of HACs that would have occurred if rates … Results The methods for this 2014 update on the rates and counts of HACs and associated costs and deaths … Most of the deaths averted occurred as a result of reductions in the rates of pressure ulcers and adverse … 2013 report, 4 the estimate of deaths averted is less precise than the estimated reduction in HAC rates … We directly estimate the size of the reduction in HAC rates but rely on analysis from other researchers

123. Trends in the Rate of Opioid-Related Hospitalizations | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     May 01, 2019 - Demographics: Income Individuals in the lowest income quartile have been most impacted by rising rates … Rates for all four income quartiles increased by at least two-thirds between 2005 and 2014 (from lowest … to highest, 65%, 73%, 65%, and 61% increases to the rates of opioid-related hospitalizations between … However despite rates being the highest for these areas, they have increased the least since 2005 (only … The highest rates are among the 25-44 and 45-64 age groups (402 and 422 hospitalizations per 100,000

124. Measures To Assess the Safe and Judicious Use of Antipsychotics in Children and Adolescents Field Test Summary (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-148-testing-summary.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - We calculated performance rates for each measure to assess whether rates varied across reporting entities … We show rates separately for the Appropriateness/Overuse measures, for which lower rates indicate better … indicate better performance) had mean rates below 10 percent. … Among commercial plans, rates were slightly lower (i.e. better). … and in red entities with the two lowest rates.

125. Implementation-Guide-Appendix-P (xls file)
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     June 02, 2025 - Interpreting CAUTI Data Trends Use these tables to evaluate your data submission rates and outcome data … results by comparing your rates to the tables. … CAUTI DATA SUBMISSION: Look at both outcome and process data submission rates Outcome Data Submission … If CAUTI Rates are DECREASING (Favorable Trend): Look at % of Patients with Appropriate Indication … If CAUTI Rates are INCREASING (Unfavorable Trend): Look at % of Patients with Appropriate Indication

126. Prevalence of Paid Sick Leave Among Wage Earners, 2017 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     September 01, 2021 - Rates of paid sick leave did not differ for men and women, but men were more likely to have paid sick … Paid leave rates were much lower for publicly insured workers and uninsured workers. … Paid sick leave varied by region, with lower rates for workers who lived in the Midwest and South relative … Occupations with higher skill requirements, such as professional occupations, had higher rates of paid … Workers with unions had higher rates of paid sick leave compared to workers without unions.

127. Neonatal Intensive Care All-Condition Readmissions Without Gestational Age: Full Report (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-208-fullreport.pdf
     May 13, 2019 - Other studies show associations between readmission rates within ZIP codes and rates of poverty and … Specifically we determined whether the readmission rates and the rankings based on these rates were … compared to complication rates. … model as readmission rates. … risk adjusted complication rates and both adjusted and risk-adjusted readmission rates except for

128. Studies in Meta-analyses (continued, 3) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/references/meta/meta03.html
     December 01, 2012 - Meta-analysis (2000): Effectiveness of and estimated abstinence rates for acupuncture (n = 5 studies) … Smoking cessation rates 4 years after treatment by nicotine gum and acupuncture. … Meta-analysis (2008): Effectiveness of and estimated abstinence rates for the combination of counseling … The effects of exercise and nicotine replacement therapy on smoking rates in women. … Importance of counseling, demographic, and participant selection factors on 1-year quit rates.

129. Rehospitalization for Childhood Asthma: Timing, Variation, and Opportunities for Intervention (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/Kenyon2014.pdf
     February 01, 2014 - Rates at 365 days were#10.9% for the top 10% of hospitals; if all hospitals achieved this rate, 36.6% … Conclusions Significant variation in asthma rehospitalization rates exists across children’s hospitals … what rates might be achievable with high quality of care. … Rehospitaliza- tion rates also varied by age (P # .001), with higher rates observed in 12- to 18-year-olds … Pediatric asthma rehospitalization prevalence and rates.

130. Is There an Association Between Patient Safety Indicators and Hospital Teaching Status? (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol2/Advances-Rivard_97.pdf
     April 28, 2008 - Abstract Objective: We compared discharges from teaching and nonteaching hospitals for relative rates … Results: PSI rates were higher in major teaching hospitals than in nonteaching hospitals for iatrogenic … The Harvard Medical Practice Study, using chart-abstracted data, found lower adverse event rates in … We applied NIS sampling weights to the NIS data in calculating risk-adjusted rates, so that the rates … Risk-adjusted PSI rates are shown in Table 2.

131. Neonatal Intensive Care All-Condition Readmissions with Gestational Age Reported (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-207-fullreport.pdf
     June 01, 2019 - Other studies show associations between readmission rates within ZIP codes and rates of poverty and … Specifically, we determined whether the readmission rates and the rankings based on these rates were … period preceding the observed rates and the “current” rates, or year (t-1) to year t, where t is a … compared to complication rates. … rates.

132. Slide 1 (ppt file)
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     January 01, 2012 - * Maintained data submission rates well above others in the project Demonstrated sustained drop in … CLABSI rates in both its cohorts Demonstrated improved adoption of CLABSI reduction strategies and CUSP … This is in line with a similar nationwide trend, in which rates dropped from 1.5 in the first quarter … Trend Line Not Smooth What worked to get rates back on track? … What worked to get rates back on track?

133. Adverse Events Among In-Hospital Medicare Patients in 2021 and 2022 (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/quality-measures/qsrs/qsrs-2021-2022-adverse-event-data-report.pdf
     January 01, 2022 - When the individual AE rates were analyzed by age, two AE rates were significantly higher for the younger … These composite rates are provided both as observed and weighted rates. D. … However, the overall weighted rates were higher compared with the observed rates, with the weighted … However, the overall weighted rates increased in comparison to the observed rates, with the weighted … Table 18 highlights the five highest AE rates; Table 19 includes analyses of all 41 AE rates by module

134. Outcome Indicators for the HCBS Population | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     December 01, 2012 - The quarterly rates are then annualized for presentation in this report. … Thus, the admission rates in our report may be slightly larger than admission rates reflected in the … Outcome Indicator Rates   Overall outcome indicator rates in the HCBS population vary considerably … Table A also displays outcome indicator rates for the full Medicaid population. … Although the pattern from measure to measure is similar in the two populations, the rates in the HCBS

135. National Quality Strategy Priorities: Patient Safety | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/2014chartbooks/hispanichealth/part3-nqs2.html
     October 01, 2015 - For this measure, lower rates are better. … Groups With Disparities: In all years, Hispanic patients and Black patients had higher rates of … In 2009 and 2011, Hispanic men had higher rates of postoperative sepsis than Hispanic women. … For this measure, lower rates are better. … Note: For this measure, lower rates are better.

136. Data Infographics | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     July 01, 2025 - More Opioid-Related Emergency Visits, No Change in Illicit Drug Use Treatment In-Hospital Mortality Rates … Minority Women Have Smaller Babies More Babies Born Dependent on Opioids Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Rates … Women Have Higher Rates of Opioid-Related Hospitalizations in Most States AHRQ's EvidenceNOW: Setting … the Target for Improving Heart Health in America 2016 and Earlier Rates of Opioid-Related Hospital Stays … Hospitals 30-Day Readmission Rates to U.S. Hospitals

137. Transcranial Doppler Screening for Children with Sickle Cell Anemia: State Medicaid Program - Key Driver Diagram (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/state-key-drive-diagram.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - months Engage & Monitor TCD Screening QI Efforts • Identify health plan baseline performance rates … aimed at improving care for children with sickle cell disease, including increasing TCD screening rates … to report new processes/ activities aimed at improving care, including increasing TCD screening rates … processes for health plans to share best practices for improving care, including increasing TCD screening rates

138. Substance-Related Inpatient Stays Across U.S. States and Counties (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/data/infographics/substance-abuse.pdf
     January 01, 2013 - Highest Rates of Hospital Stays per 100,000 People Highest Rates of Alcohol-Related Stays Rhode Island … : 1,503 Massachusetts: 1,387 West Virginia: 1,344 Highest Rates of Opioid-Related Stays Maryland: … 411 West Virginia: 401 Massachusetts: 373 Highest Rates of Marijuana-Related Stays Michigan: 298 … Maryland: 269 Rhode Island: 250 Highest Rates of Stimulant-Related Stays Hawaii: 280 California:

139. Adverse Events Among In-Hospital Medicare Patients in 2021 and 2022: Preliminary Report (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/quality-measures/qsrs/qsrs-2021-2022-adverse-event-data-report-nov-rev.pdf
     January 01, 2022 - These composite rates are provided both as observed and weighted rates. D. … However, the overall weighted rates were higher compared with the observed rates, with the weighted … However, the overall weighted rates increased in comparison to the observed rates, with the weighted … Table 18 highlights the five highest AE rates; Table 19 includes analyses of all 41 AE rates by module … Comparison of AE Rates for 2021 and 2022 2021 2022 Change in Rates Adverse Event Hospi- taliza

140. Adverse Events Among In-Hospital Medicare Patients in 2021 and 2022 (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/quality-measures/qsrs/qsrs-2021-2022-adverse-event-data-report-oct-rev.pdf
     January 01, 2022 - These composite rates are provided both as observed and weighted rates. D. … However, the overall weighted rates were higher compared with the observed rates, with the weighted … However, the overall weighted rates increased in comparison to the observed rates, with the weighted … Table 18 highlights the five highest AE rates; Table 19 includes analyses of all 41 AE rates by module … Comparison of AE Rates for 2021 and 2022 2021 2022 Change in Rates Adverse Event Hospi- taliza