Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Email Format
Hospitals and Health CareMaryland, United States201-500 Employees
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is a U.S. government agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, focused on improving the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of health services and expanding access to care. Based in Rockville, Maryland, it operates in the hospitals and health care sector by supporting broad scientific research and efforts to enhance clinical and health system practices, including disease prevention. Its work targets clinicians, health systems, researchers, and policymakers seeking evidence-based improvements in patient safety and outcomes. Notable programs include the CAHPS initiative, aimed at better understanding patient experience and advancing patient-centered care, and the Long COVID Care Network, launched to address evolving care needs. The agency collaborates with academic and health organizations to study how health service delivery impacts quality and equity.