Addressing the digital divide and its impact on the health of individuals and communities requires an approach that intentionally considers equity throughout the lifecycle of digital healthcare solutions. By empowering developers and users to consider healthcare equity outcomes, AHRQ's new Practical Guide for Implementing the Digital Healthcare Equity Framework can ensure that future advancements in digital healthcare technologies work to reduce healthcare disparities. https://lnkd.in/eTA9d9Gn
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Hospitals and Health Care
Rockville, MD 48,727 followers
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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ) mission is to produce evidence to make health care safer, higher quality, more accessible, equitable, and affordable, and to work within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and with other partners to make sure that the evidence is understood and used. As 1 of 12 agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services, AHRQ supports research that helps people make more informed decisions and improves the quality of health care services. AHRQ was formerly known as the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research. For further information go to: http://www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/
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http://www.ahrq.gov
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- Hospitals and Health Care
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- 201-500 employees
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- Rockville, MD
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- Government Agency
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- Health Care Quality Improvement, Health IT, Evidence-Based Medicine, Prevention, Health Care Data, Patient-Centered Care, and Patient Safety
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Rockville, MD 20857, US
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AHRQ has developed a #HealthEquity factsheet outlining how the Agency is advancing health equity and support for underserved communities. AHRQ’s efforts have been informed by the Biden–Harris Administration’s commitment to advancing equity, as well as HHS’ Health Equity Plan. Review the factsheet, “Improving Health Equity through Research and Action.” https://bit.ly/4aPb3UN
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AHRQ grantee Tina Hernandez-Boussard, Ph.D., M.P.H., a professor of medicine, biomedical data science, and surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine, is committed to addressing bias in healthcare data that has led to harmful treatment patterns for minorities. Learn about her "race aware" approach to algorithm development in a new grantee profile. https://lnkd.in/g6zRDij9
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A systematic review from AHRQ's Effective Health Care Program on Healthcare Delivery of Clinical Preventive Services for People with Disabilities is open for public comment thought May 17. Limited evidence from three clinical trials found various educational and health advocacy interventions to be associated with increased rates of breast and cervical cancer screening among women with physical disabilities, cognitive/intellectual/developmental disabilities, and serious mental illness. More research is needed on barriers and facilitators to the receipt of clinical preventive services among people with disabilities. Learn more. #HealthServicesResearch https://bit.ly/49R8vo8
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It's #PatientExperienceWeek. AHRQ celebrates the dedicated healthcare professionals who make exceptional patient care possible. We remain committed to enhancing patient experiences through research and quality improvements. Let's continue to collaborate, innovate, and elevate the standards of care for all patients.
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April is #AlcoholAwarenessMonth. At AHRQ, we're committed to providing evidence-based resources and research to address alcohol misuse and its impact on health. This month, let's focus on promoting understanding, reducing stigma, and encouraging supportive dialogues around alcohol-related health issues. Together, we can foster healthier communities.
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AHRQ launched the Learning Health System Embedded Scientist Training and Research Centers initiative, a 5-year, $80 million effort to train researchers and scientists to conduct system-focused research to advance healthcare equity and enhance workforce diversity. Learn more about this initiative during #NationalMinorityHealthMonth. https://bit.ly/3UdDJkC
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Health is linked to the conditions in which a patient lives. This new #AHRQ PSNet Innovation features an innovative way from Prime Healthcare Services, Inc. to support recently discharged patients. The efforts were associated with a reduction in readmissions and all-cause mortality rates at participating facilities. #patientsafety #NMHM2024 bit.ly/4b5XTCU
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April is #CelebrateDiversityMonth. AHRQ is dedicated to fostering an inclusive healthcare environment that respects and values the uniqueness of all individuals. Our commitment to diversity is integral to our mission to improve health care for all Americans, recognizing that diversity in healthcare leads to innovation, equity, and excellence. Let's embrace our differences to enhance the quality and accessibility of healthcare.
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Certain groups of people experience disproportionate, avoidable harm in our healthcare system. Over the course of 2023, research posted to #AHRQ PSNet has focused on the issue of equity in #patientsafety. Developed in collaboration with Dr. Angela Thomas from MedStar Health, this Year in Review Perspective discusses this body of research, through findings on clinician bias, technological tools, current initiatives directed at improving health equity, and in clinical areas such as obstetrics. #patientsafety #NMHM2024 bit.ly/3JvSZDu
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