Search all ´óÏóÊÓƵsites
Menu
National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report
Latest available findings on quality of and access to health care
´óÏóÊÓƵ
- Data Infographics
- Data Visualizations
- Data Tools
- Data Innovations
- All-Payer Claims Database
- Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS®) Program
- Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP)
- Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS)
- National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report Data Tools
- Network of Patient Safety Databases
- ´óÏóÊÓƵQuality Indicator Tools for Data Analytics
- Surveys on Patient Safety Culture
- United States Health Information Knowledgebase (USHIK)
- Data Sources Available from AHRQ
SHARE:
Frequently Asked Questions
Check to find the answers to your questions about the ´óÏóÊÓƵ (AHRQ) programs and activities. You can search by category or key words. You can also send us your questions or website feedback here. We will respond to your requests based on the best available scientific evidence and research from our Agency.
´óÏóÊÓƵcannot provide diagnoses or specific medical advice to individuals on their personal health conditions and situations.
Ask a question, report a problem, or give us your opinion about a specific ´óÏóÊÓƵprogram.
Submit a MessageDisplaying 161 - 170 of 274
What were the findings from the National Evaluation of the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program?
Evaluation produced interim findings from each of the five categories of projects undertaken by the 18 States, as well as a number of implementation guides, special innovation features, and spotlights on each State's accomplishments. Those findings can be found at /policymakers/chipra/demoeval/index.html.
What are the Evidence-based Practice Centers?
In 1997, the ´óÏóÊÓƵ (AHRQ) launched an initiative to promote evidence-based practice by establishing 12 Evidence-based Practice Centers (EPCs). These EPCs develop evidence reports and technology assessments on topics relevant to clinical, social science/behavioral, economic, and other health care organization and delivery issues.
There are currently 12 Evidence-based Practice Centers funded by AHRQ, based at academic medical centers and research institutions across the US and Canada.
For information about the current participating EPCs, including contact information, go to: the EPC page.
Where can I find your evidence reports online?
For a database of all EPC evidence-based reports, go to the Search EPC Reports page.
Where can I find your evidence reports online?
For a database of all EPC evidence-based reports, go to the Search EPC Reports page.
How can I suggest a topic for the EPC program?
Topic suggestions to the EPC program for a new evidence review can be submitted by the public, such as clinicians, policymakers, and patients. Organizations, such as healthcare organizations, professional societies, and others, may also suggest topics.
To submit a topic nomination, go to: .
How can I suggest a topic for the EPC program?
Topic suggestions to the EPC program for a new evidence review can be submitted by the public, such as clinicians, policymakers, and patients. Organizations, such as healthcare organizations, professional societies, and others, may also suggest topics.
To submit a topic nomination, go to: .
What is the Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) program?
The ´óÏóÊÓƵ (AHRQ) launched an initiative to promote evidence-based practice in 1997 by establishing 12 Evidence-based Practice Centers (EPCs) in universities and health-care related organizations. In 2014, ´óÏóÊÓƵawarded 5-year contracts for EPC-V to 13 Evidence-based Practice Centers to continue this work. These EPCs develop evidence reports and technology assessments on topics relevant to clinical, social science/behavioral, economic, and other health care organization and delivery issues. These reports may be used for informing and developing coverage decisions, quality measures, educational materials and tools, clinical practice guidelines, and research agendas. The EPCs also conduct research on methodology of evidence synthesis.
With this program, ´óÏóÊÓƵis a "science partner" with private and public organizations in their efforts to improve the quality, effectiveness, and appropriateness of health care by providing high- quality, unbiased syntheses of the evidence and facilitating the translation of evidence-based research findings.
For more information on the EPC program and participating Centers, go to the .
Where can I find current editions of your guidelines?
The ´óÏóÊÓƵ (AHRQ) ceased to publish guidelines in 1996. Most of the existing guidelines were withdrawn from distribution as out of date in 2000.
The outdated guidelines are archived online at the National Library of Medicine. You can access them via the ´óÏóÊÓƵArchive.
Please be aware that the information in these guidelines is no longer considered current for medical practice.
What are the time commitments involved in payback requirements for National Research Service Awards?
All acceptable activities must be undertaken for periods that average at least 20 hours per week. Total employment in such activities averaging less than 20 hours per week cannot be counted toward fulfilling the obligation except in cases of disability or other pressing personal or family circumstances, such as child care or elder care responsibilities. Individuals otherwise engaged in full-time employment may not engage in service payback activities at effort levels below 20 hours per week. If less than 20 hours commitment per week is permitted, the total period of service obligation will be prorated.
What is TalkingQuality?
TalkingQuality is a comprehensive resource and guide for organizations that produce and disseminate reports to consumers on the quality of care provided by health care organizations (e.g., hospitals, health plans, medical groups, nursing homes) and individual physicians. The purpose of TalkingQuality is to improve consumer reports on health care quality.
TalkingQuality offers:
- Innovative ideas for communicating complex information on health care quality to consumers.
- Information on the latest research findings.
- Real-world examples to illustrate various approaches and concepts.
For details, go to: /talkingquality/.
Ask a question, report a problem, or give us your opinion about a specific ´óÏóÊÓƵprogram.
Submit a Message