Summary
The article discusses changes at the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) under President Trump. The agency has shifted its focus from prioritizing equity and diversity to emphasizing traditional research methods and improving health outcomes for all Americans.
Key Facts
- The AHRQ is a U.S. agency responsible for research on health care quality and effectiveness.
- Before 2015, AHRQ focused on practical, evidence-based health services research.
- The focus shifted under the Biden administration to prioritize equity and systemic inequities.
- Equity and diversity became central to grant funding during the Biden era, affecting research priorities.
- Under President Trump, AHRQ returns to emphasizing traditional methods and outcomes over equity initiatives.
- The shift under Trump aims to improve health outcomes for all Americans, not just specific groups.
- This change has caused concern among researchers who advanced during the equity-focused period.
