Black History Month
In celebration of February as Black History Month, ´óÏóÊÓƵis pleased to highlight the significant role and impact that African Americans have made on society. This annual observance presents an opportunity for the Agency to recognize AHRQ-funded researchers’ important contributions to improving health equity and advancing the Agency’s mission to improve healthcare access, quality, and safety for all Americans. ´óÏóÊÓƵis committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, equity, and equal respect for one another.
Grantee Spotlight
As part of Black History Month, ´óÏóÊÓƵis highlighting research done by our Agency grantees to improve care provided to African Americans.
Brian William Jack, M.D.
Implementation and Dissemination of Gabby, a Health Information Technology (HIT) System for Young Women, Into Community-Based Clinical Sites
Fabian Johnston, M.D., M.H.S.
Promoting Early Utilization of Palliative Care for African Americans Using Culturally Informed Patient Navigation
Mya Lee Roberson, M.S.P.H., Ph.D. candidate
Evaluating Geographic Variation in Breast Cancer Surgical Outcomes Among Black Women in the U.S. South
Betsy Sleath, Ph.D.
Improving African American Glaucoma Patient Involvement in Visits and Outcomes
AHRQ-Funded Research and Publications on Disparities, Race, and Ethnicity
Research on Healthcare Disparities
- 2019 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report (NHQDR)
- NHQDR Data Spotlights
- Understanding and Addressing High Rates of Refusal of Pneumococcal Vaccination Among African-Americans (PDF, 364 KB)
Patient Safety Network (PSNet)
Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project
Statistical Briefs
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Medical Expenditure Panel Survey
Research Findings
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Statistical Briefs
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