AHRQ ends dozens of patient care research grants: Report

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has reportedly cut funding for at least 45 research grants focused on improving patient safety, care delivery, clinical practices, and workforce training. This decision, revealed in a July 16 report from AcademyHealth, raises concerns about the future of critical healthcare research initiatives. The move could impact ongoing studies that aim to enhance the quality and efficiency of patient care across the nation, underscoring the importance of sustained funding for health services and policy research.