Quality Improvement

The EvidenceNOW initiative serves as a key example for how AHRQ has effectively supported healthcare systems and improved preventive services. The continuation of this initiative is critical to reduce the chronic disease burden and improve health overall in the U.S.

The Older Americans Act is having a profound effect on agencies that serve older adults.

Community mental health agencies consistently lag in the implementation of health information technology (IT) resulting in fewer opportunities for care coordination and data sharing. Federal and state policy approaches can improve the expansion of electronic health records and health IT connecting community mental health care to the rest of the health system.

Congress is racing to build on the pandemic era expansion of telehealth access for mental health care, but while some legislation tries to solve known disparities in access, support for mental health service research generally is still lacking.

Recent federal legislation and new research funding opportunities underscore the importance and urgency of improving representation in clinical trials to advance health equity.

Improving health care safety, quality, and value is national priority. At the 2024 Annual Research Meeting in Baltimore this June 29-July 2, the Improving Safety, Quality, and Value Theme Sessions will feature research focused on innovative approaches to advance quality of care in the U.S., from the application of novel technologies to payment reform.