At a glance
- The National Center for Health Statistics Data Query System features estimates about access to health care and the quality of that care.
- Estimates are based on data from the National Health Interview Survey, the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, and other sources.
Delayed getting medical care due to cost
Medical care is the care provided under the direction of a qualified medical professional to support wellness or treat sickness or injury. Some people delay getting needed medical care because of the cost.
Delayed getting medical care due to cost
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Sources
The National Health Interview Survey provides DQS with data about this topic from household interviews.
Did not get needed medical care due to cost
Medical care is the care of sickness or injury under the direction of a qualified medical professional. Some people don't get needed medical care because of the cost.
Did not get needed medical care due to cost
Sources
The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides DQS with data about this topic from household interviews.
Preliminary Data
DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
Did not get needed mental health care due to cost
Mental health care includes getting counseling or therapy or taking prescription medication for anxiety, depression, concentration, behavior, or other emotions. Some people don't get needed mental health care because of the cost.
Did not get needed mental health care due to cost
Sources
The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides DQS with data about this topic from household interviews.
Preliminary Data
DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
Did not take medication as prescribed to save money
Prescription medications are used to treat diseases, manage conditions, or relieve symptoms. These medications require a formal order from a physician and must be filled by a pharmacy. To save money, some people take less medicine than prescribed, skip doses, delay filling their prescription, or do not take their prescription at all.
Did not take medication as prescribed to save money
Sources
The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides DQS with data about this topic from household interviews.
Preliminary Data
DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
Has a usual place of care
People who have a place they regularly go for routine medical care (not the emergency room) are considered to have a usual place of care.
Has a usual place of care
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Sources
The National Health Interview Survey provides DQS with data about this topic from household interviews.