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Health care costs are a significant area of concern for everyone from patients to policymakers. Health services research evidence looks at different ways to address cost growth, encourage efficiency and quality, and provide for care via insurance, Medicare and Medicaid so that people receive the best care at the best value.

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More than a Funder: AHRQ’s Role as a Catalyst for Health System Transformation, Innovation, and Improvement

AHRQ helps us keep pace with change, by making sure clinical research has real-world impact. Given yesterday’s HHS reorganization announcement, we’re highlighting the agency’s impact on HSR and health systems.
Posted Mar 28, 2025 By Rachel Dungan, M.S.S.P.
Topics Translation, Dissemination & Implementation HSR Resources & Methods Delivering Better Care Using Health Data Paying for Care
Blog Post You Get What You Pay For: Key Insights from the AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting on How Payment Policy Affects Minoritized Communities

You Get What You Pay For: Key Insights from the AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting on How Payment Policy Affects Minoritized Communities

Emerging research demonstrates how payment policy affects health care delivery for minoritized populations. This blog overviews findings related to CMS innovation models, community benefit spending, value-based purchasing health equity performance metrics, and financial incentives for providers.
Posted Aug 19, 2024 By Kamaria Kaalund
Topics Paying for Care Insurance, Medicare & Medicaid ARM