Tools for Monitoring the Health Care Safety Net

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has gathered a wide array of baseline data and tools to help monitor the status of local safety nets in providing health care to low-income and other vulnerable populations. Topics include local data collection strategies, mapping of safety net resources, conducting surveys, and presenting information to policymakers. Information is available online or in print format by calling the AHRQ Publications Clearinghouse at 800-358-9295