About the Indicators
26 health indicators organized by the Triple Aim framework (Berwick, Nolan, Whittington, 2008). Unlike the DRC and Bolivia dashboards which use modified versions of the framework, this US dashboard uses the original Triple Aim dimensions as designed.
The Triple Aim Framework
The Triple Aim (2008) describes three simultaneous objectives for health system performance. The US health system context — with established insurance infrastructure, patient experience surveys (CAHPS), and comprehensive cost data — allows us to use the original framework without modification:
Population Health
Mortality, NCDs, behavioral factors, and prevention — including US-specific crises (opioids, suicide)
Experience of Care
Original dimension — workforce, UHC coverage, care quality, CMS readmission and spending measures
Per Capita Cost
Original dimension — health expenditure, GDP share, out-of-pocket burden, public vs private spending
Data Sources
| Source | Indicators | Description |
|---|---|---|
| World Bank WDI | 17 | World Development Indicators — comprehensive health, economic, and demographic data for 200+ countries |
| WHO Global Health Observatory | 7 | WHO's repository of health statistics for 194 member states, including NCD risk factors and mortality data |
| CMS Provider Data Catalog | 2 | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — hospital quality measures, readmission rates, and spending data via Socrata API |
Framework Citation
Berwick DM, Nolan TW, Whittington J. “The Triple Aim: Care, Health, and Cost.” Health Affairs. 2008 May-Jun;27(3):759-69. DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.27.3.759.
Measurement guide: Stiefel M, Nolan K. A Guide to Measuring the Triple Aim: Population Health, Experience of Care, and Per Capita Cost. IHI Innovation Series white paper. Cambridge, MA: Institute for Healthcare Improvement; 2012.