AHRQ
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is a United States government agency that functions as part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Its mission is to produce evidence to make healthcare safer, higher quality, more accessible, equitable, and affordable, and to work within HHS and with other partners to make sure that the evidence is understood and used.
History[edit | edit source]
The AHRQ was originally established as the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR) in 1989 under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1989. It was renamed the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality in 1999 to better reflect its mission of improving the quality of healthcare.
Mission and Goals[edit | edit source]
AHRQ's mission is to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of healthcare for all Americans. The agency achieves this by:
- Supporting research that helps people make more informed decisions and improves the quality of healthcare services.
- Developing tools and data to help healthcare systems and professionals improve care.
- Creating materials to teach and train healthcare systems and professionals to put the results of research into practice.
Key Areas of Focus[edit | edit source]
AHRQ focuses on several key areas, including:
- **Patient Safety:** Developing strategies to reduce medical errors and improve patient safety.
- **Healthcare Quality:** Enhancing the quality of healthcare services through research and innovation.
- **Health Information Technology:** Promoting the use of health IT to improve healthcare quality and safety.
- **Evidence-Based Practice:** Supporting the development and dissemination of evidence-based guidelines and practices.
Programs and Initiatives[edit | edit source]
AHRQ supports a variety of programs and initiatives, such as:
- **The Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP):** A family of databases and related software tools and products developed through a Federal-State-Industry partnership and sponsored by AHRQ.
- **The Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS):** A set of large-scale surveys of families and individuals, their medical providers, and employers across the United States.
- **The Patient Safety Network (PSNet):** A national web-based resource featuring the latest news and essential resources on patient safety.
Funding and Grants[edit | edit source]
AHRQ provides funding and grants to support research projects that align with its mission. These grants are awarded to a variety of institutions, including universities, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations.
Impact[edit | edit source]
AHRQ's work has had a significant impact on the healthcare system in the United States by providing the evidence base for healthcare policies and practices. Its research has led to improvements in patient safety, healthcare quality, and the efficiency of healthcare delivery.
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