What Are Some Key Initiatives by AHRQ in Epidemiology?
Several AHRQ initiatives have a strong impact on epidemiology:
1. Patient Safety: AHRQ's patient safety initiatives aim to reduce medical errors and improve the quality of healthcare delivery. This involves epidemiological methods to monitor and analyze adverse events. 2. Chronic Disease Management: AHRQ funds research on chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, focusing on their epidemiology and effective management strategies. 3. Healthcare Disparities: The agency addresses healthcare disparities by investigating how social determinants of health affect different populations, using epidemiological tools to identify and mitigate these disparities.
