AHRQ-Commissioned Report Provides Overview of Federal Research on Health Services and Primary Care

An independent study mandated by Congress and commissioned by AHRQ has concluded that federal investments in health services research (HSR) and primary care research (PCR) are integral to the nation’s healthcare system. The study was conducted by the RAND Corp., which analyzed HSR and PCR investment funded between 2011 and 2018 among eight HHS agencies and the Department of Veterans Affairs. It concluded there was minimal research overlap between agencies while identifying gaps and proposing recommendations for maximizing the outcomes, value and impact of research investments. The study’s authors suggested steps for improving the relevance and timeliness of HSR and PCR, maximizing the impact of research findings and encouraging research innovation. Access the report and an AHRQ Views blog post by agency Director Gopal Khanna, M.B.A.