AHRQ News and Numbers provides statistical highlights on the use and cost of health services and health insurance in the United States. The statistics are drawn from AHRQ's three principal data programs:

• The Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP Web Site)
• The Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS Web Site)
• The National Healthcare Quality Report (NHQR Information)

To inquire about specific AHRQ News and Numbers, E-mail: Bob.Isquith@ahrq.hhs.gov.