What Does AHCPR Stand For?
AHCPR stands for Agency For Health Care Policy And Research Changed To AHRQ
AHCPR, or the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, was a U.S. government agency established to enhance the quality, effectiveness, and accessibility of health care in the United States. In 1999, it was renamed the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to better reflect its focus on research and data-driven health care improvement initiatives. AHRQ continues to play a vital role in conducting research, generating evidence, and providing resources to inform health care decision-making and policy development.
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