The Area Health Resources Files (AHRF) dataset includes information on the number of health care providers by profession and various types of health care facilities derived from medical associations and professional groups. The health professions data provide information on the supply and demographics of health profession such as primary care physicians, total MDs, doctors, dentists, and nurses. The health facilities data include information on types of health facilities and resources such as services providers, personnel, and beds. Data are longitudinal design, and available by county and year.
Data Summary
Dataset Name: The Area Health Resources Files
Data Source: U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Years Collected: Varies, Ranging from 2000 – 2019
Geographic Level: State and County
Suggested Citation:
Ailshire, Jennifer, Sarah Mawhorter, Hyewon Kang. 2021. Contextual Data Resource (CDR): Area Health Resources Files by County, 2000-2019. Version 1.0. Los Angeles, CA: USC/UCLA Center on Biodemography and Population Health.
Data Sources:
U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Area Health Resources Files.
https://data.hrsa.gov/data/download