AHRQ Seeks Grant Applications To Advance High-Value Care

A new notice issued by AHRQ expresses the agency’s interest in receiving health services research grant applications to advance the national goal of establishing a high-value healthcare system in alignment with the HHS-wide Value-Based Transformation Initiative. AHRQ is seeking applications that respond to the following areas: patients as empowered consumers, providers as accountable patient navigators, and payment for outcomes and prevention of disease. AHRQ has a particular interest in health service research applications that address the experience, needs, preferences and outcomes of priority populations including children and adolescents, women, older adults, people with chronic medical conditions, racial and ethnic minorities, and low-income and rural populations. Access more information.