AHRQ Supports Efforts To Examine and Address Impact of Healthcare Algorithms on Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health and Healthcare

AHRQ Supports Efforts To Examine and Address Impact of Healthcare Algorithms on Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health and Healthcare: Algorithms are mathematical formulas and models that combine different input variables or factors to inform a calculation or an estimate—frequently an estimate of risk. In healthcare, algorithms are frequently used to guide clinical decision making both at the point of care and as part of resource allocation and healthcare management. They are increasingly incorporated into healthcare decision tools, such as clinical guidelines, pathways, clinical decision support programs in electronic health records, and operational systems used by health systems and payers.