What Is AHRQ?
This federal agency works to improve healthcare in the U.S.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
What does AHRQ work to improve to keep patients safe?
Patient safety
What office runs and coordinates all of AHRQ?
The Office of the Direct
Who is the current Director of AHRQ?
Roger D. Klein, M.D., J.D.
What does AHRQ use to improve patient care?
Healthcare research
What does AHRQ focus on improving in healthcare?
Healthcare safety and quality
What goal focuses on fair healthcare for everyone?
Health equity
What center focuses on quality improvement and patient safety?
CQuIPS
Who does the AHRQ Director report to?
The U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services The U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services
What AHRQ program helps primary care use proven methods?
EvidenceNOW
What does AHRQ use to help doctors make better decisions?
Healthcare research
What is AHRQ trying to reduce between different groups of people?
Healthcare disparities
What center studies healthcare cost and access?
CFACT
What leadership role helps manage AHRQ programs?
Deputy Director for Programs
What does AHRQ work to reduce in hospitals and clinics?
Medical errors
What government department is AHRQ part of?
The Department of Health and Human Services
What type of care works well without wasting money?
Cost-effective care
What does CEPI stand for?
The Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement
Who helps guide AHRQ’s research and safety goals?
AHRQ leadership team
What kind of data does AHRQ use to improve decisions?
Real-world health data
What process does AHRQ use to turn research into real care improvements?
Translating research into practice
What kind of decisions does AHRQ promote using research evidence?
Evidence-based decisions
How many main departments and offices does AHRQ have?
Seven
What type of leadership ensures research improves patient care?
Healthcare quality leadership
What technology is AHRQ carefully using in healthcare research?
Artificial intelligence