Department of Health and Human Services

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality as of January 2001

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OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
John M. Eisenberg, M.D.
Director
Lisa A. Simpson, M.B., B.Ch.
Deputy Director
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT
Willard B. Evans, Jr.
Provides administrative and management support services

OFFICE OF RESEARCH REVIEW, EDUCATION, AND POLICY
Francis D. Chesley, Jr., M.D.
Conducts scientific peer review and develops research education opportunities

OFFICE OF HEALTH CARE INFORMATION
Christine Williams, M.Ed.
Provides support to disseminate health services research
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CENTER FOR COST AND FINANCING STUDIES
Steven B. Cohen, Ph.D.
Studies cost, use, and access of health care services

CENTER FOR ORGANIZATION AND DELIVERY STUDIES
Irene Fraser, Ph.D.
Studies organization, financing, and performance of the health care system

CENTER FOR OUTCOMES AND EFFECTIVENESS RESEARCH
Carolyn M. Clancy, M.D.
Measures clinical outcomes of care

CENTER FOR PRIMARY CARE RESEARCH
Helen Burstin, M.D.
Determines nature and impact of clinical practice

CENTER FOR PRACTICE AND TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
Douglas B. Kamerow, M.D., M.P.H.
Promotes use of evidence-based medicine and clinical preventive services

CENTER FOR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND PATIENT SAFETY
Gregg M. Meyer, M.D., M.Sc.
Develops and tests health care quality measures and improvement strategies


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