Findings From Across AHRQ’s Ambulatory Safety and Quality Program Initiatives

A new report from AHRQ found that appropriate implementation and use of health IT systems such as electronic health records, personal health records, and health information exchange systems can support the delivery of ambulatory care. “Findings and Lessons from the AHRQ Ambulatory Safety and Quality Program” documents the findings of more than 50 research projects that investigated how health IT applications can improve quality, enable quality measurement, enhance care delivery for people living with complex care needs, and enhance patient-centered care. Multiple studies showed positive impacts on process, intermediate, health, and economic outcomes.