Cost and Quality Data

Our research on cost and quality promotes transparency and accountability in California’s health system. We analyze spending patterns, track quality metrics, and identify variation across providers and regions — making complex information accessible and driving improvements in affordability, efficiency, and health outcomes.

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National Health Spending Almanac — 2025 Edition

National health care spending totaled $4.9 trillion in 2023. The Almanac report provides a detailed look at national health care spending.

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US Health Care Spending: Who Pays? — 2024 Edition

California Health Care Spending Almanac — 2023 Edition

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Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity in California Almanac — 2024 Edition

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Quality of Care: Behavioral Health Almanac — 2024 Edition

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Quality of Care: Chronic Conditions Almanac — 2024 Edition

This set of quality measures highlights California’s performance across a range of chronic conditions, including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disease, and includes data by race/ethnicity, payer, and county.

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California Health Care Spending Almanac — 2023 Edition

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Quality of Care: Providers Almanac — 2024 Edition

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Quality of Care: Maternal Health and Childbirth Almanac — 2023 Edition

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