What is the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)?

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is a U.S. government agency tasked with improving the safety and quality of the American healthcare system. Established in 1989, AHRQ's mission is to produce evidence to make healthcare safer, higher quality, more accessible, equitable, and affordable. The agency also works within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure that the evidence is understood and used.