The AHRQ Digital Healthcare Research (DHR) Program funds research that yields actionable findings about which digital technologies have the potential to improve care. Learn how AHRQ investments have resulted in significant impacts and progress on behalf of the American public.
2023 Year in Review
Improving Healthcare Through AHRQ's Digital Healthcare Research Program
Our newly released report showcases innovative digital healthcare research and highlights the impact the research has on:
- Engaging and Empowering Patients
- Optimizing Care Delivery for Clinicians
- Supporting Health Systems in Advancing Care Delivery
Highlights
Executive Summary: An Update from DHR Program Director Chris Dymek, Ed.D.
As the digital healthcare ecosystem evolves, so must our nation’s research priorities. AHRQ’s DHR program is a vital force in defining and implementing that agenda – and disseminating the resulting evidence to inform policy and improve practice. Read the Executive Summary
Research Spotlight: Going the Last Mile: Bringing Evidence to Bear on Healthcare Artificial intelligence (AI) Practice and Policy
As AI innovation accelerates in digital healthcare applications and technologies reaching the field, the need for targeted research is immense. Agencies and organizations leading the development of healthcare AI best practice and policy face complex decisions with numerous implications for patient safety, and health outcomes. At DHR, we are committed to producing the evidence they need, and we stand ready to bring that evidence where it can make the most difference. Read the Research Spotlight
Research Stories: AHRQ-Funded Research Explained by the Researchers Themselves
Explore 16 research stories—told in the Principal Investigators’ own words—that capture the breadth and depth of our efforts to advance digital healthcare technologies to meet the evolving needs of patients, clinicians, and health systems. Read the Research Stories
2020:
- 2020 Annual Report (PDF, 8.10 MB)
2019:
- 2019 Annual Report (PDF, 6.02 MB)
2018:
- 2018 Annual Report (PDF, 3.98 MB)
2017:
- 2017 Annual Report (PDF, 1.55 MB)
2016:
- 2016 Annual Report (PDF, 1.27 MB)
2013-2015:
- 2013-2015 Summary Report (PDF, 1.31 MB)
2012:
2011:
- 2011 Annual Report Executive Summary (PDF, 244 KB)
- 2011 Annual Report (PDF, 1.29 MB)
- 2011 Annual Report with Project Summaries (PDF, 4.6 MB), which includes an introduction to the AHRQ Health IT Portfolio, as well as individual summaries for all projects active in 2011.
2010:
- 2010 Abridged Report (PDF, 8.6 MB)
- 2010 Complete Report (PDF, 11.21 MB), which includes the Abridged Report and summaries of all grant and contracts active during 2010
2009:
- 2009 Abridged Report (PDF, 14.3 MB)
- 2009 Complete Report (PDF, 17.4 MB)
- 2009 Success Stories (PDF, 588 KB)