Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

The COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in racial and ethnic disparities among children in attendance to recommended well-child visits, according to an AHRQ study published in Academic Pediatrics. Data from AHRQ's Medical Expenditure Panel Survey showed that average attendance to well-child visits decreased from 66.6 percent during the pre-pandemic period to 58.6 percent in 2020. During those time periods, the unadjusted disparities in attendance widened from 9.6 percentage points to 24.8 percentage points between White non-Hispanic and Black non-Hispanic children, and from 14.8 percentage points to 26.3 percentage points between White non-Hispanic and Hispanic children. The authors concluded that the widening attendance disparities highlight the need to build a more equitable healthcare system for all children. #HealthEquity https://lnkd.in/gvqKSV-p

This new blog, “AHRQ and Clinical Decision Support: Building the Bridge to Evidence-based Medicine,” highlights the two-decade commitment of AHRQ’s Digital Healthcare Research Program to advancing Clinical Decision Support (CDS). By integrating technology into healthcare, CDS provides timely, evidence-based information to clinicians, improving patient care. Explore how AHRQ's initiatives like CDS Connect and the CDS Innovation Collaborative are shaping the future of patient-centered care. Check out this blog now, from Edwin Lomotan, M.D., James Swiger, M.B.E., and Dean F. Sittig, Ph.D. https://bit.ly/45gFXnh

AHRQ will publish a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to create State-based Healthcare Extension Cooperatives that can accelerate the implementation of patient-centered outcome #research (PCOR) evidence into practice. In addition, AHRQ intends to publish two related NOFOs, a National Coordinating Center, and National Evaluation Center to support AHRQ’s Healthcare Extension Service, State-based Solutions to Healthcare Improvement. The purpose of the initiative is to accelerate dissemination and implementation of PCOR evidence and to reduce healthcare disparities. Learn more about this Notice of Intent. https://bit.ly/3Vv9lmk

#FlashbackFriday: On June 5, 2018 #AHRQ released data that show continued progress in patient safety. National efforts to reduce hospital-acquired conditions led by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) helped prevent an estimated 8,000 deaths and saved $2.9 billion between 2014 and 2016. Estimates in AHRQ’s National Scorecard identify important goals for ongoing efforts to protect patients. https://bit.ly/4c7j9Zi

Check out AHRQ's systematic review on interventions to improve care for bereaved persons, which is now open for public comment. This review explores the effectiveness of various support strategies for individuals experiencing prolonged grief, who face higher medical risks, such as increased risk of morbidity and mortality, increased risk of suicide, and lower functional status and quality of life. Share your feedback by June 28th. #MentalHealth https://bit.ly/4bIpyu5

#FlashbackFriday: On June 1, 2012, an impact case study revealed the influence of #AHRQ research on medically underserved areas. The Mississippi Legislature created State-funded education incentives to attract more health care professionals to work in medically underserved areas. Thanks to AHRQ research, the legislature added a loan repayment program as an option and reduced the required years of service. If your organization has successfully used an AHRQ tool, let us know about it! https://bit.ly/2LRc8mJ

If you are interested in learning about the TeamSTEPPS framework, AHRQ is hosting virtual TeamSTEPPS for Diagnosis Improvement and TeamSTEPPS 3.0 trainings through November 2024. Visit AHRQ’s website to check out available training dates and register: https://bit.ly/3yFHwyS

In 2016, AHRQ established CDS Connect to assist the healthcare community in creating and sharing clinical decision support (CDS) artifacts, enabling providers to quickly implement up-to-date #research into practice. Based on our 2023 Challenge Competition, we're exploring new sustainment models like Public Private Partnerships. Help shape the future of CDS Connect, open for comment through July 31st. https://bit.ly/3Rj2kTk

AHRQ will publish a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to create State-based Healthcare Extension Cooperatives that can accelerate the implementation of patient-centered outcome #research (PCOR) evidence into practice. In addition, AHRQ intends to publish two related NOFOs, a National Coordinating Center, and National Evaluation Center to support AHRQ’s Healthcare Extension Service, State-based Solutions to Healthcare Improvement. The purpose of the initiative is to accelerate dissemination and implementation of PCOR evidence and to reduce healthcare disparities. Learn more about this Notice of Intent. https://bit.ly/3Vv9lmk

#AHRQ will publish a NOFO to create State-based Healthcare Extension Cooperatives to accelerate patient-centered outcome #research (PCOR) implementation. Learn more about this Notice of Intent. https://lnkd.in/e8NPrP8d