Overview
Dataset Summary
The Area Health Resource Files (AHRF) compile county-level health care workforce, population, health facility, and socioeconomic data from multiple federal sources across the United States. The dataset is widely used for health policy and health services research to examine geographic variation in health care supply, access, and community characteristics, and to support workforce planning and policy analysis.
Caveats
- Data are aggregated at the county level and cannot be used for individual-level analyses
- Variables are drawn from multiple source datasets with differing update cycles
- Temporal consistency may vary across measures and years
Examples of Outcomes Examined
- Health care workforce supply and distribution
- Access to care and provider availability
- Community and socioeconomic characteristics
Topic
Health Services, Health Workforce, Population Health
Resource Type
Dataset
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