Department of Health and Human Services

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality in Fiscal Years 1999 and 2000

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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.
Provide administrative and management support services

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

OFFICE OF HEALTH CARE INFORMATION
Christine Williams
Provide support to disseminate health services research
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CENTER FOR COST AND FINANCING STUDIES
Steven B. Cohen, Ph.D. (Acting Director)
Study cost, use, and access of health care services

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

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

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

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

CENTER FOR QUALITY MEASUREMENT AND IMPROVEMENT
Gregg M. Meyer, M.D., M.Sc.
Develop and test health care quality measures and improvement strategies


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