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Is AHRQ a regulatory agency?
No. AHRQ is the federal agency responsible for improving the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of health services in the United States. It achieves this by supporting scientific research to provide evidence-based information to improve healthcare outcomes and inform policy decisions. AHRQ funds research to support healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public and produces data, tools, and evidence. It does not have the authority to regulate or enforce healthcare standards.
What is health services research?
Health services research is the field of study that examines the quality, safety, affordability, and equity of healthcare delivery from the perspectives of patients, caregivers, and clinical professionals. Health services research examines many facets of healthcare, including organizational structures and processes, health technologies, financing, and social factors.
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