Agency reauthorization passes with wide bipartisan support
Elderly/Minority Health
Study findings call into question quality of hospital care provided to seriously ill elderly blacks
Clinical Decisionmaking
Alternative to medication for a common type of tachycardia may improve patients' quality of life
Patients should be involved in prostate cancer screening decisions
Cholesterol reduction guidelines for primary prevention should complement more effective secondary prevention efforts
Outcomes/Effectiveness Research
Certain factors indicate which patients are at risk of cardiac problems after major noncardiac surgery
Surgeons' attitudes toward surgery are the major source of area variation in use of knee replacement surgery
Managed Care
Many women enrolled in HMOs prefer to see an OB/GYN for routine gynecological care
Monthly recertification of Medicaid eligibility may undermine delivery of quality health care for children
Researchers compare expenditures for Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in two types of HMOs
Mental Health
Financial incentives may influence health care providers' mental health treatment decisions
New schizophrenia therapies show promise, but treatment continues to be inadequate for many patients
New program helps local managed care practices improve depression care provided by primary care doctors
Rural Health
Virginia rural cancer outreach program benefits patients and hospitals
HIV/AIDS Research
Azithromycin is the most cost-effective option for preventing a common, serious infection among AIDS patients
Nursing Research
Nurse researchers are encouraged to apply for Agency research grants
Technology Assessment
Technology assessment provides crucial information for clinical decisionmaking
Research Methodology
Journal supplement explores the use of qualitative methods in health services research
AHRQ News and Notes
Agency reauthorization brings new challenges and renews a strong commitment to health services research
Announcements
AHRQ funds new projects in four areas of emphasis
Highlights from AHRQ's Health Care Research Scholars Program
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